Latest News from Hampshire LOC 09 January 2026

12 January 2026

Hampshire LOC Request for Feedback

The LOC have been asked by the Hampshire ICB to provide feedback on why there has been limited uptake by contractors of the pilot scheme for using passkeys for the NHS eRS (e-referral service).

The ICB wants to “roll-out” this referral service across the whole of Hampshire this year, but are keen to hear feedback from contractors on potential concerns with using the eRS (and passkeys).

Therefore, please would you provide us with any feedback (positive or negative) that your company may have regarding eRS and/or the use of passkeys. If you wish to provide feedback but want it to remain anonymous when discussed with the ICB, please make that clear in your response.

If you were unaware of the pilot scheme the ICB are running in relation to passkeys for the eRS and you would like further information, please email me and I can pass your information on to the ICB.

Please email responses to chair@hampshireloc.org.uk

REMINDER: Hampshire LOC Online CPD Event & 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 2026:

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.

Sapphire Eye Care CPD Event – Exclusive CPD Dinner at Tylney Hall 

Sapphire Eye Care is inviting practitioners to an exclusive private dinner at the Tylney Hall, where they will introduce their centre of excellence for glaucoma. Mr Nish Srikantha, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract/Glaucoma specialist, will deliver a CPD session designed to support everyday clinical practice. A limited number of places remain.

Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Time: Registration from 6:15pm, dinner at 7pm
Host: Sapphire Eye Care – Mr Nish Srikantha

Topics:
• Glaucoma – Rethinking the angle: what MIGS has taught us
• Cataracts – Contemplating cataract surgery: the upgrade patients didn’t know they needed

CPD: 2 CPD points

To register, please email enquiries@sapphire-eyecare.co.uk with your GOC number and practice details. A confirmation email will be sent by the Sapphire team.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested.