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Latest news from Hampshire LOC 20 February 2026

20 February 2026

HIOW ICB: Latest eRS Communication

Please see below communication from NHS England and the HIOW ICB regarding eRS.

You should have received this communication directly from NHS England with an attached spreadsheet for completion. If you have not received the original email or have any queries, please email england.eyecare-transformation@nhs.net as the National Eyecare Transformation Team will be supporting practices with eRS.

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Sapphire Eye Care CPD Webinar: ‘Reading Between the Lines’ – Exploring Interesting OCT

Sapphire Eye Care is pleased to invite practitioners to an upcoming educational Zoom webinar, “Reading Between the Lines”, featuring an interactive exploration of unusual OCT presentations, supported by live polls, case discussions, and guidance on appropriate referral pathways and treatment options.
The session will be hosted by Mr Vaughan Tanner, Consultant Ophthalmologist Surgeon, and Jonny Husband, who will lead attendees through a series of engaging clinical scenarios. A live Q&A will follow, with all participants entered into a prize draw.
Webinar Details

  • Date: Monday 9th March
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Host: Mr Vaughan Tanner, Consultant Ophthalmologist Surgeon
  • Topic: “Reading Between the Lines” – interesting OCT quiz and case discussions
  • CPD: 1 CPD point awarded

Registration
Please register in advance using the link below:
👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NZ1Zb-bHQEmiCWQAlx_xvA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with all essential joining information.

Important Notice – Website Contact Page Issues

Hampshire LOC would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused by technical problems affecting the Contact Us page on our website. These issues may have prevented some messages from reaching us, and we are sorry if you have been waiting for a reply.

Our website provider is actively working with us to resolve the problem. In the meantime, please direct all enquiries to:

manager@hampshireloc.org.uk

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to restore normal service.

Primary Eyecare Services: Feedback Survey Opening 2nd March 

Eyecare Services will be circulating a short feedback survey to all practices on Monday 2nd March. The survey aims to gather views on working relationships, communication, and your overall experience of working with PES.

The survey contains five core questions and should take less than five minutes to complete. Your feedback will help PES continue to improve how they work with practices and key partners. Their new Practice Guide is attached to the original email, and can also be accessed via the link provided in their communication.

The survey will remain open for two weeks, closing at 5pm on Friday 13th March. Once closed, responses will be reviewed internally and any follow‑up will be managed by the relevant PES team.

Practices are encouraged to take a moment to share their views and support ongoing service development.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

11 September 2026

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2026 ROCs Begin in the North of England

The long-awaited 2026 Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) kicked off in the north of England this week.

6 November 2026