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Welcome to Hampshire LOC

Hampshire Local Optical Committee (LOC) is a statutory body established to represent Optometrists, Contact Lens Opticians and Dispensing Opticians providing General Ophthalmic Services in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth City and Southampton City. The remit of the LOC is set out in its constitution.

The LOC represents primary care optical services by working closely with NHS England, Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) and local 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 LOC’s work are produced for the AGM.

The committee meets alternate months via remote video link. To join future meetings contact us for the link!

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Next Meeting – 19:30, 16th January 2024

Hampshire LOC Latest News

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 24 November 2023

Glaucoma And MECS OSCE Event, Boots Opticians, Romsey – 31 January 2024 Hampshire LOC is currently organising a combined Glaucoma/MECS OSCE event  for Wednesday 31 January. Subject to demand it is proposed that there will be 3 x Glaucoma sessions and 1 x MECS. We are extremely grateful to our colleagues at Boots Opticians, Romsey …

27 November 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 20 November 2023

Glaucoma And MECS OSCE Event, Boots Opticians, Romsey – 31 January 2024 Hampshire LOC is currently organising a combined Glaucoma/MECS OSCE event for Wednesday 31 January. Subject to demand it is proposed that there will be 3 x Glaucoma sessions and 1 x MECS. We are extremely grateful to our colleagues at Boots Opticians, Romsey …

20 November 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 17 November 2023

The Hospital Eye Service at UHS –  new email address This is to confirm the replacement email address for nhs.net previously in use at the Hospital Eye Service at UHS.  Please see email details below. Eye_emergency@uhs.nhs.uk this is now active and is being monitored. The following message will be sent out after every email is …

20 November 2023

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#YourLOC Campaign – Get Involved!

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29 November 2023

LOC Listening Exercise, 2023-24

LOCSU has launched a listening exercise that aims to hear from as many LOC members and contractors as possible.

23 November 2023

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Next Meeting – 19:30, 16th January 2024

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