Latest Newsletter from Hampshire LOC – 12 December 2025

16 December 2025

REMINDER Online CPD Event & Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) Thursday 29th January 2026 | 7:00-9:00pm

Hampshire LOC invites all members to attend an online CPD event to be held alongside an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

• The EGM will include a brief discussion on the proposed adoption of a new constitution, with members invited to vote on its approval.

Please use the following link to access the constitution and send in your questions by a deadline of Friday 16th January:

Draft Hampshire LOC Constitution Nov 25.pdf

• Following the EGM, and in partnership with LOCSU, the LOC will host a Peer Review Case Study Session, offering 3 CPD points.

Register in advance for this meeting here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kcZH34PTQ6GBvDUMJIKqDw

You will receive confirmation once you have registered.  We encourage all colleagues to save the date and take part in this important meeting and valuable CPD opportunity.

THANKYOU MESSAGE:  Feedback from optometrist survey of IP qualifications

Hampshire LOC would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members who took the time to complete the recent survey on Independent Prescribing (IP) qualifications. Your participation has provided valuable insight into the current landscape, the barriers faced, and the opportunities for improvement across our area.

Hampshire LOC is grateful for your honest feedback and will continue to advocate for solutions that make IP qualifications more accessible, practical, and beneficial for our members. Your concerns and suggestions will help shape our discussions with Southampton General Hospital and inform future planning.