30 September 2021
NHS England and NHS Improvement have made new funding available for influenza vaccines for patient-facing NHS general ophthalmic contractors and their frontline staff. This is for the influenza season 1st September 2021 to 31st March 2022.
This announcement is something that LOCSU and other sector bodies have been calling for.
With a degree in Sports Journalism, Ashley Stone, one of LOCSU’s newest team members, has stepped up to the plate.
13 May 2026
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
LOCSU Chair, Dr Joy Tweed, and CEO, Janice Foster, attended the launch of SeeAbility’s ‘from moments missed to moments that matter’ campaign at Windsor Castle.
7 May 2026
