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LOCSU Bulletin – 14 May 2026, Issue 88

14 May 2026

 

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including 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 88 – contains important information surrounding an engagement between OFNC and the profession, job opportunities at LOCSU, and new low vision case studies.

Full contents:

  1. OFNC Seeks Urgent Engagement with the Profession
  2. Making Accurate Claims (MACE) 2026 Released
  3. Join the LOCSU Team: Regional Optometry Partner
  4. Join the LOCSU Board as a Non-Executive Director (LOC) – Deadline 19 May
  5. Low Vision Case Studies
  6. Domiciliary Levy Payments – An Update
  7. LOCSU Respond to the SeeAbility Strategy Consultation
  8. Upcoming Events

LOCs can view all previous editions of the LOCSU Bulletin here. Alternatively, sign up to LOCSU’s external newsletter here.

Latest news

  • Applications Close on Tuesday: Regional Optometry Partner

    Following extensive engagement with LOCs and the LOCSU team, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update, we are now recruiting for four Regional Optometry Partners to begin in Summer 2026. 

    15 May 2026

  • Meet the Team – Ashley Stone

    With a degree in Sports Journalism, Ashley Stone, one of LOCSU’s newest team members, has stepped up to the plate.  

    13 May 2026

  • OFNC Seeks Urgent Engagement with the Profession

    The Optical Fees Negotiation Committee (OFNC) is in discussion with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) regarding General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fees and grants for 2026/27 and is seeking urgent engagement with GOS contractors to inform these.

    8 May 2026