This page outlines the LOC levy and LOCSU levy.
LOC Levy
The LOC levy is agreed annually at the AGM and is made up of the LOC levy and the LOCSU levy. Some LOCs also agree at the LOC AGM that the treasurer can adjust the levy during the year within a set range.
The LOC levy is paid by PCSE monthly and LOC treasurers are able to access statements via PCSE-online.
Adjusting your LOC Levy
A standard template has been introduced for LOC Treasurers to email NHS England when requesting to change the LOC’s statutory levy percentage or to pay the LOCSU levy direct.
The template below must be completed in full and emailed to the ICB optometry contact and LOCSU (info@locsu.co.uk)
Information required includes:
- The total LOC levy percentage to be deducted (including LOCSU percentage)
- Confirmation of whether the LOCSU levy should be paid direct by PCSE
- The date you want the change to take effect from
LOC Levy Alteration Request Form (September 2024)
Once NHS England have approved the request for change, they will instruct PCSE to update the Ophthalmic Payments System accordingly so that the levy percentage collected is in line with your request.
PCSE will notify you once the Ophthalmic Payments System has been updated. Please note the new process is effective immediately.
LOCSU Levy
The LOCSU levy is set at 0.5% of the GOS sight test fees payable to local contractors (GOS1, GOS5 and GOS 6 fees). The easiest way to pay is direct to LOCSU by PCSE and means that the LOCSU levy is deducted at source.
LOCSU Levy Payments
Please ensure that when making any payment to LOCSU, please complete our levy payment form so our finance can identify where the payment has come from.
If you have any questions regarding the process or have any difficulty getting a change approved and any other levy issues, please contact lisastonham@locsu.co.uk for assistance.