Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 28 March 2025
29 March 2025
REMINDER – Hampshire LOC Post Contract Meeting – 02 April 2025
Hampshire LOC will be holding a Teams meeting on Wednesday 02 April from 19:30 – 20:30hrs. to discuss what happens post 31 March when the ICB contract for enhanced services ends.
We will cover items including what the LOC recommends with regards to patients with high pressures, previously seen via GRR and how to handle requests for any unfunded service e.g. requests for NOD.
Please use the following link to join the meeting on 02 April. Admissions will commence from 19:15hrs so put it in your diaries.
Join the meeting – here
Meeting ID: 381 814 971 577
Passcode: Ay9Cb3Lt
Glaucoma and MECS OSCEs – 30 April 2025
Hampshire LOC is planning to run Glaucoma and MECS OSCEs on Wednesday evening 30th April 2025 at Boots Romsey with the first session provisionally scheduled for 6pm
If you want to complete one or both of these assessments can you please email the LOC Business Manager isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk providing your GOC number, preferred email contact address and confirmation of which OSCEs you wish to complete, no later than Monday 21 April 2025.
If you require WOPEC codes to complete the on-line modules prior to the OSCEs please email the Business Manager as above to request the relevant codes to access the modules.
Further information will be sent nearer the date by WOPEC and or LOC regarding timings etc.
Service Update from Solent Medical Services (SMS)
Dear Optom Colleague
Re Solent Medical Services Community Ophthalmology Service
We regret to inform you that effective from 1st April 2025, the SMS Community Ophthalmology Service will no longer be a commissioned service. This means we are unable to accept any new referrals.
At this time, we are unable to provide you with details of an alternative provider. In the meantime, please direct your referral to your patients GP who can refer them appropriately. If you have concerns about your patients’ vision and you feel the patient may have an Ophthalmological emergency, please direct your patient to the Southampton Eye Casualty Department.
We wish to highlight that the decommissioning of this service is not a reflection on it. On the contrary, the service has supported the population of Southampton and West Hampshire since 2001 and has always received very positive feedback from patients and referrers alike.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the years
Kind regards,
The Team at SMS
ACES CPD Events March – May 2025
Please see attached list of ACES forthcoming complimentary educational online CPD events for March through to May 2025 being offered by Dr Lee O’Mara – 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 …
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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
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 …
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11 September 2026