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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 04 July 2025

9 July 2025

Sapphire Eyecare Summer CPD Event – 21 July 2025

EXCLUSIVE EVENT

21st July 2025, arrival from 6:30pm

The evening is visionary, educational, relaxed and fun so please do join us in the stunning grounds of Winchester Cathedral for a Summer BBQ

Sapphire is delighted to invite you to for An Evening with the Experts; Ophthalmology Insights for your Practice in the stunning Pavilion at Winchester Cathedral in Winchester.

To reserve your place email: events@sapphire-eyecare.co.uk with your name and GOC number

Further Information – here

Goodbye and Welcome

As you read this newsletter Ian Silk is 4 days into his retirement

I (Ian) would just like to thank everybody who has a connection with the LOC for the support you have shown and hope will continue to support your LOC

Now, more than ever is it important to be active and working alongside the LOC following the disruption to contracts earlier this year. Out of the embers come new beginnings and yes I have seen a few of those since I first became involved with the NHS back in 2002 and latterly with the LOC since 2015

The LOC has a new Business Manager – Carolyn Hudd, with experience of working with LOCs and I would like to welcome her to my role.. I hope you will be equally supportive of Carolyn as she gets to grips with the nuances of Hampshire LOC and the wider Hampshire community

You can contact Carolyn via email chudd@hampshireloc.org.uk

Best wishes to you all and thank you for a fun few years!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

11 September 2026

LOCSU Latest news

Important LOC and GOS Contractor Update on National Negotiations Concerning GOS and eRS Funding

A message from Peter Hampson on behalf of OFNC on national developments concerning GOS funding, eRS implementation and related negotiations.

11 November 2026