LOCSU Bulletin – 30 April 2026, Issue 87
1 May 2026
LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, packed with useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.
LOC chairs, treasurers and secretaries will find the latest issue in their inbox. This is for their viewing only, but should be circulated around their committees for information.
This edition – issue 87 – is longer than usual, but does contain guidance regarding contracting and commissioning – plus new job opportunities.
We would encourage LOCs to review the whole bulletin.
This issue includes:
- LOCSU Transformation Update
- Join the LOCSU Team: Regional Optometry Partner
- Save the Date: Regional Optical Conferences are Back
- Urgent Community Care: Clinical Decision-Making Framework
- LOCs as System Partners – Resources for LOCs
- LOCSU’s Three-Year Strategy: Where We Are
- GOS Contract Variation
- GOC Consultation on Proposed Reforms to CPD
- Eye Care Data Hub Expansion
- Thank you to Sofia Fazal, LOCSU Board Director (LOC)
- Join the LOCSU Board as a Non-Executive Director (LOC) – Deadline 19 May
- NHS Standard Contract – Technical Guidance Republished
- Evidence Review of Optometry-Led Glaucoma Services in Primary Care
- Cardiovascular Diseases Case-Finding in Optometry Blueprint and Evaluation
- In Focus Session: The Changing NHS Landscape
- Domiciliary Levy payments – Email to LOCs on 14 April
- Upcoming Events
LOCs can view all previous editions of the LOCSU Bulletin here. Alternatively, sign up to LOCSU’s external newsletter here.