Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 23 May 2025
24 May 2025
Hampshire LOC AGM, 11 June 2025 from 18:30hrs
Places still available until 02 June 25
To be held at: Winchester Hotel & Spa, Worthy Lane, Winchester SO23 7AB
Google Maps – here
Apple Maps – here
The Hampshire LOC AGM taking place on Wednesday 11 June 2025
This meeting is open to all Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors and associated Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Opticians
To reserve your place at this year’s event please click – here
Agenda for the evening – here
HLOC Still needs your Feedback – Cataract Single Point of Access – LOC Feedback Request
If you haven’t responded and have experienced the SPoA we would welcome your feedback asap
Hampshire LOC are interested in gathering feedback from performers and contractors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight following the ICB initiated implementation of the SPoA (Single Point of Contact) for cataract referrals using AI program “Dora” with the company “Ufonia”
The form does not require your name or practice address, and responding email addresses will not be captured to ensure anonymity. If you would like to discuss feedback with the LOC please contact us directly via email: isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk
We ask that NO patient identifiable data is shared anywhere in direct feedback or on this form please
The data will be used from feedback to share our members’ views with Ufonia, the ICB and other stakeholders
The feedback form is available – here
Four Seasons Spring/Summer 2025 Educational Evening – Tuesday 3 June 2025
The Four Seasons Spring/Summer 2025 Educational Evening on Tuesday June 3rd will be held at Southampton General Hospital (UHS) Lecture Theatre 2, South Academic Block from 6.p.m. and catering has been generously sponsored by Santen Pharmaceutical. (Please note that a Sapphire Eyecare event that clashed with this date is now cancelled and will be rescheduled shortly)
This meeting will be rapid fire event with 7 speakers each having a 20-minute slot, so late arrivals will still have plenty to hear. To register please join the Four Seasons Optometry Education Facebook group and/or email – lasheyecare@gmail.com
Session 1:
6.30 Radhika Krishnan (med ret/uveitis) – “The Missing Piece”
6.50 Sarith Makuloluwe (plastics/orbit) – “More Than Meets The Eye”
7.10 Steve Lash (VR/cataract) – “Cataract Surgery is Easy and Never Goes Wrong (ish)
Session 2:
7.30 Deb Sahu (macula) – “Refer or Monitor”
7.50 Stehanie West (paeds/OMB) – “The Twist in the Tale”
8.10 Aris Konstantopoulos (Cornea/Refractive) – “Lasers or Lens”
8.30 Nishani Amerasinghe (Glaucoma) – “MIGS & Eagles”
Self-certifying CPD points will be available and full instructions of the very simple process will be given on the night. You will need to make a few short notes to claim your points on MyGOC
Optegra Super CPD Event – Sunday 8 June 2025
A super CPD event from 09:30 – 17:15 at the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel on Sunday 8 June 2025 worth 11 CPD points
More details and how to book can be found – here
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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