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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 April 2025

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 site and join us in celebrating this exciting milestone – here

We’d love to hear what you think! Your feedback is invaluable in helping us ensure the website meets the needs of our community. If you have any comments or suggestions, please share them with Gemma at gemma.mcknight@opensight.org.uk

Practice Plus Group CPD Event – 23rd April 2025

Practice Plus Group will be holding a CPD event on 23 April 2025 from 18:30 – 20:00hrs at Forest Park Hotel, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZG

More information and how to book can be found – here

Gift of Sight Beating Blindness Bi-annual Lecture – 14 May 2025

Professor Andrew Lotery and team will be hosting the ‘Beating Blindness’ Bi-annual lecture in Eastleigh on 14 May 2025 in person and online

Further information and registration can be found – here

Practice Plus Group CPD Event – 20th May 2025

Practice Plus Group will be holding a CPD event on 20 May 2025 from 18:30 – 20:00hrs

More information and how to book can be found – here

Save the Date ‘Four Seasons’ CPD Event – 3rd June 2025

Steve Lash and ‘Four Seasons’ will be holding a self certifying CPD event on 3rd June 2025 from 18:30 with six twenty minute presentations

This event is taking place in Lecture Theatre 2, South Academic Block at UHS Southampton. Sign up details will follow in due course

For regular updates and programme information join the Four Seasons Optometry Education group on Facebook – here

 

Hampshire LOC Latest News

Invitation: Hampshire LOC Online CPD Event & Extraordinary General Meeting

Register your attendance to Hampshire LOC’s Online CPD Event & Extraordinary General Meeting | Thurs 29 January 2026, 7:30 pm Hampshire LOC warmly invites all members to join us for an important online event combining professional development with governance discussion. Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) The EGM will include a brief discussion on the proposed adoption …

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Sapphire Eye Care – Light Sabres as Sight Savers Webinar – Glaucoma and Laser Treatments Sapphire Eye Care invites you to attend an interactive Zoom webinar exploring the role of laser treatments in glaucoma care. This session will cover: Practical considerations of laser procedures Communicating effectively with patients and managing expectations Identifying red flags and referral …

8 December 2025

Hampshire LOC Survey – Independent Prescribing Optometry in Hampshire

Hampshire Independent Prescribing Optometry Survey  Hampshire LOC has been approached by Southampton General Hospital Eye Department to help update information on Independent Prescribing (IP) optometrists across the region. They are keen to understand: How many qualified IP optometrists are currently practising in Hampshire Experiences of those undertaking the IP course, particularly around hospital placements Views …

1 December 2025

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Optometry Teaching Masterclass | Fri 26th Jan 2026 Before Vision Fades: Knowing When Eye Care Can’t Wait Topic Focus: AMD Through the OCT Lens 📍 Hosted by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Join them for a focused masterclass exploring the urgency of timely eye care and the role of OCT in diagnosing and managing age-related …

28 November 2025

Hampshire LOC – Save the Date!

Save the Date – Hampshire LOC EGM & CPD Event Hampshire LOC will be holding an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and online CPD session on: Thursday 29 January 2026 | 7:00–9:00pm The EGM will include a short discussion on the proposed adoption of a new constitution, with members invited to vote. Following this, in partnership …

24 November 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 November 2025

OFNC Update on Delays: 2025/36 Fees, Pre-rep and CPD Grants The following statement was released by OFNC: Primary eye care providers have been in touch to ask for updates on fees and when they can claim CPD grants. Since the last update on 20 March, OFNC has been in discussions with NHS England about the …

24 November 2025

Latest News From Hampshire LOC – 14 November 2025

PCSE Online Update: User Role Management Changes Coming This December From 11 December 2025, Primary Care Support England (PCSE) will be changing how user roles are managed within PCSE Online. This update will affect all primary care organisations using the platform. What’s Changing? PCSE will no longer manage individual user roles beyond assigning the User Administrator role. From this …

17 November 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 07 November 2025

Practice Plus Group – Online CPD Lecture: Review of Common Macular Diseases  Free educational session for optometrists Join them online on Tuesday 18 November, from 18:30 to 19:45 GMT, for a free CPD-accredited lecture led by Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr. Kalman Hodosi. This session offers a practical review of the most common macular diseases encountered in everyday clinical practice, …

7 November 2025

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SpaMedica Portsmouth CPD Evening – Funny Looking Eyelids  SpaMedica Portsmouth invites local practitioners to an engaging CPD evening session exploring eyelid conditions, their causes, and management in practice. Event details: Date & Time: See Eventbrite for full details Location: SpaMedica Portsmouth Hospital Speaker: Charlotte Jones, Hospital Optometrist CPD Points: 3 (GOC‑accredited) Extras: Light refreshments provided …

4 November 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 24 October 2025

Making every Conversation Count (MECC) – Training for Optometry Teams Working in optometry, you have daily, trusted interactions with patients. Every conversation is an opportunity—not just to support their vision, but to encourage healthier lives overall.   That’s where Make Every Conversation Count (MECC) comes in. This short, practical training gives you simple communication tools to help …

28 October 2025

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OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS

Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services. GOS1 fees will rise by just 2.5% to £24.13 for financial year 2025/26.  All other payments and grants will be frozen at 2024/25 levels. This follows a freezing of patient benefits (NHS voucher values) … Continue reading “OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS”

8 December 2025