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Welcome to Hampshire LOC

This website is for Optical Professionals in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Hampshire Local Optical Committee (LOC) exists to represent and assist local performers and contractors providing NHS General Ophthalmic Services in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. The remit of the LOC is set out in our constitution.

The LOC works closely with Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s ICB (Integrated Care Board) and hospital Trusts.

The work of the LOC is funded by the collection of a statutory levy, based on a percentage of NHS sight test fee income. The amount deducted, calculated after drawing up the budget, is agreed by a resolution at the AGM. Accounts and a report of the LOCs work are produced annually for the AGM.

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Next Meeting – 1930, Tuesday 10th November 2026

If you’d like to attend as a guest, or view previous minutes please contact us – here

Hampshire LOC Latest News

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 November 2026

CAS Alert: Tropicamide 1% Eye Drops Recall Important Medicines Alert for Practices Primary Eyecare Services has highlighted a recent Central Alerting System (CAS) notification concerning Aspire Pharma Tropicamide 1% Eye Drops. Following a review, the alert is being shared widely with optometry practices and practitioners due to an issue affecting specific batches of the product. …

13 November 2026

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 06 November 2026

Information from the Local Pharmacy Committee: NHS Hypertension Case Finding Service Dear Colleagues, We wanted to raise awareness of the NHS Hypertension Case-Finding Service (HCFS), which is available through many community pharmacies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The service supports the early detection of high blood pressure by offering in-pharmacy blood pressure checks …

6 November 2026

Latest News From Hampshire LOC – 23 October 2026

Patient Complaints Template Available Following CUES Decommissioning Supporting Patients Who Wish to Raise Concerns The Hampshire LOC and LOCSU have developed a template letter for practices to provide to patients who previously accessed CUES and wish to express dissatisfaction regarding recent service changes. The letter encourages patients to direct their concerns and feedback appropriately to …

23 October 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

Referrals during the Microsoft Outage

We know LOCs are being contacted by practices who are concerned about how to refer patients while systems are affected.

13 November 2026

LOCSU impacted by Microsoft Outage

LOCSU has been impacted by the global Microsoft outage and is currently unable to send or receive emails.

13 November 2026

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Next Meeting – 1930, Tuesday 10th November 2026

If you’d like to attend as a guest, or view previous minutes please contact us – here

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