Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 16 February 2024
18 February 2024
RNIB, Peer Discussion – Low Vision for primary care – 20th March
The RNIB Low Vision Centre is pleased to inform you of a CPD event for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Date – Wednesday 20th March 2024
Time – 6pm to 8.30pm
Address – Royal National Institute of Blind People, Grimaldi Building, 154a Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JE
Google Maps – here
Apple Maps – here
This event will include 3 interactive CPD points (applied for), a light buffet & refreshments, and a chance to tour our low vision clinic at the new RNIB headquarters. It is kindly sponsored by Associated Optical who will also give a talk and display some of their latest low visual aids.
This peer discussion will consider case records covering patients with low vision and those with additional needs. We will present the background behind the cases and facilitate small group discussions with feedback into the larger group at the end. Possible solutions to support patients that have low vision in practice will be discussed, including reasonable adaptations and signposting to appropriate support agencies.
Please register to secure a place by clicking the link – here
It’s Booked! – Hampshire LOC AGM – Chilworth Manor Hotel – 05 June 2024
The 2024 Hampshire LOC AGM is taking place on Wednesday evening, 05 June 2024 from 18:30hrs at Chilworth Manor Hotel
Google Maps – here
Apple Maps – here
Further information on the evening will be sent out in April.
Is everyone in your practice learning disability and autism aware?
SeeAbility is delivering Tier 1 training to optical professionals and non-clinical practice staff, including reception and optical assistant colleagues. Reception staff are usually the first point of contact but may be unaware of how the sight test can be made accessible including to patients who cannot access the letter chart. We are grateful to Thomas Pocklington Trust for their support enabling SeeAbility to be able to offer this training free of charge to the optical sector. There are two parts to Tier 1 training:
- You must complete E-Learning on The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training On Learning Disabilities & Autism before you attend the webinar – here
- Attend the live one hour webinar which we have logged with the GOC for one interactive point. The webinar is delivered by a trio of trainers including trainers with lived experience of learning disabilities and autism.
As part of our evaluation, we will ask to follow up with a percentage of participants to carry out evaluation structured interviews / focus groups.
Book the webinar – here
Read more information on the mandatory learning disability and autism training – here
For further information, please contact s.kill@seeability.org
Find out more – here
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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18 September 2026