LOCSU Bulletin – 06 February 2026, Issue 81 

6 February 2026

 

LOCSU have this morning shared the latest edition of the bulletin, packed with useful information for LOCs 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 81 – includes an important update from OFNC on the Sexual Safety Charter, a breakdown of the newly released NHS Standard Contract, and more information on a host of helpful upcoming events.

Full Contents:

1. Important OFNC Update: Sexual Safety Charter
2. NHS Standard Contract 26/27 Published (members area access only)
3. Support to LOCs: Identifying Services at Risk and Responding to a Decommissioning Decision (members area access only)
4. Signposting for LOCs: Changes to ICB and Regional Structures
5. LOCSU joins Five Nations in Strategic Edinburgh Meeting
6. Dr Farah Jameel joins LOCSU
7. In Focus Session: Budgeting and Forecasting for LOCs
8. In Focus Session: Clinical Audit in Optometry
9. Let us Know Your AGM Dates
10. Children’s Eye Care Survey
11. Upcoming Events – view all upcoming events here.

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