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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 August 2023

21 August 2023

Low Vision and Glaucoma Monitoring Contracts – Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport and SE Hampshire

Final Reminder

A South East Hampshire contractor with a Low Vision Service contract with the old CCG has informed us that they have not been paid during the last year for claims submitted to the commissioner for services provided last year.

If you have a practice providing directly commissioned Low Vision or Glaucoma services with Portsmouth, South East Hampshire or Fareham and Gosport CCGs (as was) and have not received payment for claims submitted, please email the LOC Business Manager isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk detailing; the practice, the CCG the claim was submitted to, the date of claim and the amount outstanding. We will then endeavour to contact the Integrated Care Board commissioners and get payments resolved.

Please reply by Friday 25th August 2023 to isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk

LaserVision CPD Event – Cosham- 31 August 2023

LaserVision are delighted to invite you to an evening CPD event on Thursday 31st August at our flagship clinic Prema in Cosham, Portsmouth.

Come at 6pm to catch up and have a bite to eat, then from 6.30pm listen to Mr Rakesh Jayaswal and Mr Nick Maycock talk on Dry Eye and the use of IPL therapy, and the Acute Red Eye. There will also be time for discussion and to ask questions.

For more information or to register, please email events@laservision.co.uk

Practice Plus Virtual CPD Event  – 07 September 2023, 18:30

The FREE educational CPD lecture will cover a review of the most common macular diseases encountered in everyday clinical practice, and the principles of OCT diagnosis and treatment. This includes:
– Wet AMD
– Drusen
– Dry AMD and geographic atrophy
– Retinoschisis
– Macular hole and lamellar macular hole
– Cystoid macular oedema
– Central serous retinopathy

Consultant ophthalmologist Barmak Zadeh, will lead the presentation and discussion regarding these diseases, with a multiple choice quiz, and Q+A session.

More information on our speaker is available on the event page – here

And the direct link to register for the webinar can be found – here

Scope Eyecare CPD Webinar 12 September 2023

Scope Eyecare would like to invite you to a webinar hosted by Mike Horler, consultant optometrist in medical retina at Sussex eye hospital.

The title is AMD – Doing the best for our patients now and in the future, it is scheduled for – Tuesday 12th September 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm and is worth 1 CPD point.

Further details and registration can be found – here

Hampshire LOC Latest News

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

Hampshire LOC Newsletter – 16 October 2026

Low Vision and Stable Glaucoma Services to Continue in 2026/27 Service Continuity Confirmed The ICB has confirmed that both the Low Vision Service and Stable Glaucoma Service will continue throughout the 2026/27 financial year under existing service arrangements. Practices are asked to continue seeing and supporting patients as usual while discussions regarding future contract renewals …

16 October 2026

Hampshire LOC Email Errors Now Resolved- 09 October 2026

Hampshire LOC Email Service Restored We are pleased to confirm that the Hampshire LOC email system is now fully operational following recent domain-related issues. If you previously attempted to contact us and did not receive a response, we kindly ask that you resend your email. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience …

9 October 2026

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 October 2026

REMINDER: Hampshire LOC Strategy Planning Day – We Need Your Feedback! Hampshire LOC Committee will be holding a dedicated Strategy Planning Day on 12 October 2026, bringing together the whole committee to review our progress and set our priorities and objectives for the year ahead. To help ensure our plans reflect the needs of the profession, …

9 October 2026

Hampshire LOC Email Errors – 08 October 2026

Server Errors Hampshire LOC are experiencing technical issues receiving emails from outside our organisation. Please bear with us while we work on the solution. You can still contact us using our social media pages Facebook and LinkedIn Many thanks, Hampshire LOC

8 October 2026

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 October 2026

Hampshire LOC Strategy Planning Day – We Need Your Feedback! Hampshire LOC Committee will be holding a dedicated Strategy Planning Day on 12 October 2026, bringing together the whole committee to review our progress and set our priorities and objectives for the year ahead. To help ensure our plans reflect the needs of the profession, we …

2 October 2026

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 25 September 2026

Upcoming CPD Opportunity: The Biology of Breathing Hampshire LOC is pleased to share an upcoming online CPD event exploring the fascinating relationship between breathing and health. The Biology of Breathing will provide insights into the science of breathing and its wider impact on wellbeing and clinical practice. Online via Microsoft Teams – 29th September 2026 …

25 September 2026

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 September 2026

REMINDER: Hampshire CUES Decommissioning Update Webinar & Q&A Join Hampshire LOC, Primary Eyecare Services (PES) and LOCSU for a virtual meeting on 23 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, to hear the latest update on the decommissioning of the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) in Hampshire. The session will provide an opportunity for contractors and performers to …

18 September 2026

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 11 September 2026

REMINDER: Hampshire CUES Decommissioning Update Webinar & Q&A Join Hampshire LOC, Primary Eyecare Services (PES) and LOCSU for a virtual meeting on 23 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, to hear the latest update on the decommissioning of the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) in Hampshire. The session will provide an opportunity for contractors and performers to understand …

11 September 2026

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Important LOC and GOS Contractor Update on National Negotiations Concerning GOS and eRS Funding

A message from Peter Hampson on behalf of OFNC on national developments concerning GOS funding, eRS implementation and related negotiations.

11 November 2026