Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 June 2025
14 June 2025
General information for GOS contractors and stakeholders
Attached is the South East Optometry Contractor Information document. It includes useful links and important compliance deadlines that you need to be aware of, so please take the time to review it thoroughly and share with staff.
More information can be found – here
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC 03 April 2026
Post-Op Cataract Pathway As part of our ongoing outpatient optimisation programme Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB is implementing a change to the post-operative pathway for cataract patients, in line with NHS England and GIRFT best practice guidance. This change takes effect from 1st April 2026, by extending the scope of the already embedded Single …
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3 April 2026
Latest News from Hampshire LOC 27 March 2026
Email Addresses on Emergency/Urgent GOS 18 Referrals UHS Eye Department have been in contact with the LOC wanting to improve the lines of communication between consultants and optometrists. They wish to be able to provide constructive feedback on referral letters. However, this has been limited due to optometrist’s email addresses not being included on the …
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2 April 2026
Latest News from Hampshire LOC 20 March 2026
Important Information for Practices in North East Hampshire from HIOW ICB We are writing to inform you of important upcoming changes to commissioning arrangements that may affect the services you currently provide to patients, who are registered with a GP in the North East Hampshire area. As part of NHS England’s programme to implement Integrated …
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20 March 2026
Latest News from Hampshire LOC 13 March 2026
Reminder: Primary Eyecare Services – Feedback Survey Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete the Primary Eyecare Services feedback survey. Your early responses are greatly appreciated and are already helping to inform ongoing work. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to submit your feedback, we would be very grateful …
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13 March 2026
Latest News from Hampshire LOC 06 March 2026
Primary Eyecare Services – Feedback Survey Now Open Primary Eyecare Services has opened its short feedback survey, and all contractors and practitioners are invited to take part. The survey focuses on your experience of working with Primary Eyecare Services, including communication, day‑to‑day interactions, and wider working relationships. With just five core questions, it takes less …
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12 March 2026
Latest News from Hampshire LOC 03 March 2026
Smoking Cessation Local Incentive Scheme for Optometry Practices: Expression of interest extended to 12 March 2026 & Webinar Invite (For Practices in the Hampshire County Council Region Only) Hampshire County Council Public Health and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB are inviting optometry practices within Hampshire County Council areas to express their interest in a proposed …
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5 March 2026
Latest News from Hampshire LOC 27 February 2026
Expression of Interest: Smoking Cessation Local Incentive Scheme for Optometry Practices (For Practices in the Hampshire County Council Region Only) Survey closes 2 March 2026 Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB are seeking expressions of interest from optical practices for a proposed Local Incentive Scheme designed to embed smoking‑cessation conversations and referrals within routine eye‑care …
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27 February 2026
Latest news from Hampshire LOC 20 February 2026
HIOW ICB: Latest eRS Communication Please see below communication from NHS England and the HIOW ICB regarding eRS. You should have received this communication directly from NHS England with an attached spreadsheet for completion. If you have not received the original email or have any queries, please email england.eyecare-transformation@nhs.net as the National Eyecare Transformation Team will be …
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20 February 2026
Hampshire LOC Survey: Optometry Hypertension Case Finding Service
Hampshire LOC Survey: Optometry Hypertension Case Finding Service The Hampshire ICB have been in touch with the LOC regarding funding a possible Optometry Hypertension Case Finding Service. The service would be funded by the ICB and provided by Hampshire optometric practices by suitably trained members of staff. This initiative aims to opportunistically screen and identify …
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6 February 2026
Latest News from Hampshire LOC 06 February 2026
Update on ACES Southampton Community Cataract Referral Availability Hampshire LOC has been informed of an administrative oversight affecting the availability of ACES Southampton as an NHS cataract provider in our area. In early November 2025, it came to light that ACES Southampton had not been included on the ICB’s approved provider list for NHS cataract patients. This …
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6 February 2026