Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 17 July 2026
17 July 2026
Upcoming CPD Webinars from Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology
Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology is hosting two online CPD-accredited webinars over the coming months, providing valuable learning opportunities for optometrists in primary care.
Interpreting Macular OCT
29 July 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
3 CPD Points
This webinar is designed for optometrists seeking to develop their basic and intermediate OCT interpretation skills. The session will cover indications for macular OCT scanning, the four-layer approach to interpretation, and the four skill levels of OCT analysis.
Speaker: Professor Yit Yang
Professor Yang is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist at Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary. He has extensive experience in retinal services, cataract surgery, clinical research, and ophthalmic education, and has been a Visiting Professor at Aston University since 2008.
Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c9ed7c6e-82d5-4283-8e9c-1d0f3bc276ff@3b877095-c6a9-41a6-aa50-4c833b9234ed
Mastering Vitreoretinal Pathology Assessment in Community Optometry
18 August 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
2 CPD Points
This webinar will help attendees develop confidence in assessing and differentiating common vitreoretinal pathologies in community practice. Participants will explore advanced diagnostic techniques and gain practical knowledge to support accurate diagnosis and enhanced patient care.
Speaker: Mr Madyan Qureshi
Mr Qureshi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Practice Plus Group North West, Rochdale, specialising in vitreoretinal and cataract surgery. He has over ten years of ophthalmic experience and is actively involved in teaching, research, and clinical education.
Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/23d93075-b7db-4b07-a3b5-98e354ec50ae@3b877095-c6a9-41a6-aa50-4c833b9234ed
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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