Latest Newsletter from Hampshire LOC – 19th September 2025
22 September 2025
REMINDER: OpenSight to Recruit new Trustee with ophthalmic experience
OpenSight have a new opportunity to join their team as a Trustee. OpenSight enable visually impaired people to live independently, stay connected and fully participate in their communities with confidence. If you would like further information about the role, please use the following link:
REMINDER: Invite to engagement event – Expressions of interest for delivering Sight Testing & Spectacle Dispensing in Special Educational Settings (SES)
Further to the recent communication dated 8 September 2025, expressions of interest are now invited from providers wishing to deliver sight testing and spectacle dispensing services in Special Educational Settings (SES) across the South East.
You are also invited to attend a virtual market briefing event hosted by the South East Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) on 1 October 2025, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
The session will include:
- An overview of the proposed service
- Information on the procurement process
- An opportunity to ask questions
If you’re unsure whether this tender opportunity is relevant to your organisation, attending the event may help inform your decision.
To secure your place at the event, please complete the MS Forms questionnaire via the Prior Information Notice (PIN) links below by 12:00 noon on 23 September 2025:
A meeting invite will be sent to registered participants ahead of the event.
Practice Plus Group – You’re Invited to a CPD Dinner Event – Macular Disease Update – Tuesday 30th September 2025, 6-8pm
Practice Plus Group invites optometrists to a CPD-accredited dinner event on Tuesday 30th September, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Leonardo Hotel Southampton, Charlotte Place.
Enjoy an evening of learning and networking, including:
- A virtual tour of the Hampshire Macular Clinic
- A CPD lecture by Consultant Kalman Hodosi
- Topics covering Wet & Dry AMD, Drusen, Retinoschisis, Macular holes, CSR, and more
- Interactive quiz and Q&A session
- Dinner provided
Limited to 20 attendees
To register, email your name and GOC number to:
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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