Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 28 November 2025
28 November 2025
Optometry Teaching Masterclass | Fri 26th Jan 2026
Before Vision Fades: Knowing When Eye Care Can’t Wait
Topic Focus: AMD Through the OCT Lens
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Join them for a focused masterclass exploring the urgency of timely eye care and the role of OCT in diagnosing and managing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
This session is ideal for optometrists seeking deeper clinical insight and practical guidance.
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CUES Webinar Re-Run Book Your Place!
Primary Eyecare Services Professional Development Team is delighted to announce a re-run of our popular CUES webinars, designed especially for newly qualified practitioners, those new to delivering the service, or anyone who missed our previous sessions.
Event Details
The CUES Conundrum: Solving the urgent eye care solution
– Monday 1 December 2025 | 7pm–9pm
(Re-run of our successful May 2025 webinar series)
Format:Â 2 back-to-back lectures 2 interactive CPD points (Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians)
Programme
- 7pm–8pm: CUES pathways and protocols
- 8pm–9pm: CUES referrals from the red (referral) tab
What You’ll Learn
- Overview of urgent eye care services (CUES) and service specifications
- Step-by-step guide on the updated CUES module
- Pathways and protocols for effective CUES delivery
- How to select the appropriate urgency level and referral clinics
- Navigating e-referral systems (NHS.net, RAS, etc.)
- Real-life case scenarios and clinical decision-making
- Demonstrations on processing care episodes using OPERA
- Live Q&A session – bring your questions!
Secure your place via Zoom:Â Register here
Enhanced Service Case Study Competition – Now Open!
Primary Eyecare Services has launched its annual Enhanced Service Case Study Competition. This initiative celebrates the positive impact of enhanced eye care services on patient outcomes and encourages shared learning across our community.
How to Take Part (Instructions & Appendices)
- Eligibility:Â Open to all clinicians (optometrists, contact lens opticians, dispensing opticians, including IP-qualified clinicians) providing enhanced eye care services via Primary Eyecare Services in England.
- Submission:Â Share a case that made a real difference to a patient, using the template in Appendix 1. Statements should be up to 700 words, including clinical narrative, reflection, and evidence of patient consent (Appendix 2).
- Patient testimonial (optional):Â You are encouraged to include a testimonial (Appendix 3) for added depth.
- Deadline:Â Sunday, 1 February 2026, 23:59.
- Process: Email your case study and testimonial from a secure NHS email address to pes.pesspa@nhs.net (subject: Case study competition).
- Send the completed consent form separately to compliance@primaryeyecare.co.uk.
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 …
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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