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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 – 19:30, 9th April 2025

 

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 – 18 April 2025

OpenSight Launch new Website The new website brings together everything you need to know about OpenSight—our services, events, and resources—all in one place. Whether you’re looking for practical support, advice, or ways to get involved, we hope this site will be an invaluable tool for everyone we serve. We invite you to explore the new …

18 April 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 11 April 2025

RNIB Request for Help in Alton Area Hampshire LOC has received a request from Alyson Smith at RNIB who has been contacted by a patient who is looking for an optometrist in the Alton area who may be particularly familiar testing patients who take psychiatric medication neuroleptics? If no-one has the experience would you be …

13 April 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 04 April 2025

Save the Date! – Hampshire LOC AGM – 11 June 2025 Hampshire LOC will be holding its AGM on Wednesday 11 June 2025 at the Winchester Hotel, Winchester SO 23 7AB from 18:30hrs. We are pleased to announce our guest speaker this year is Mr Nish Srikantha MBBS PhD PGcertHE FRCOphth. Consultant ophthalmologist specialising in …

5 April 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

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Next Meeting – 19:30, 9th April 2025

 

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

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