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: Advert for Trustees 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: Find a Tender  Contracts Finder 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: Katie.Dyett@practiceplusgroup.com.