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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. …
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19 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 …
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12 January 2026
Hampshire and Isle of Wight: CUES Extension December 2025 Primary Eyecare Services are pleased to confirm that the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) contract in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been renewed for a further 12 months. Earlier this year, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) had indicated that …
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5 January 2026
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 …
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16 December 2025
Register your attendance to Hampshire LOC’s Online CPD Event & Extraordinary General Meeting | Thurs 29 January 2026, 7:30 pm Hampshire LOC warmly invites all members to join us for an important online event combining professional development with governance discussion. Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) The EGM will include a brief discussion on the proposed adoption …
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8 December 2025
Sapphire Eye Care – Light Sabres as Sight Savers Webinar – Glaucoma and Laser Treatments Sapphire Eye Care invites you to attend an interactive Zoom webinar exploring the role of laser treatments in glaucoma care. This session will cover: Practical considerations of laser procedures Communicating effectively with patients and managing expectations Identifying red flags and referral …
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8 December 2025
Hampshire Independent Prescribing Optometry Survey Hampshire LOC has been approached by Southampton General Hospital Eye Department to help update information on Independent Prescribing (IP) optometrists across the region. They are keen to understand: How many qualified IP optometrists are currently practising in Hampshire Experiences of those undertaking the IP course, particularly around hospital placements Views …
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1 December 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 📍 Hosted by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Join them for a focused masterclass exploring the urgency of timely eye care and the role of OCT in diagnosing and managing age-related …
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28 November 2025
Save the Date – Hampshire LOC EGM & CPD Event Hampshire LOC will be holding an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and online CPD session on: Thursday 29 January 2026 | 7:00–9:00pm The EGM will include a short discussion on the proposed adoption of a new constitution, with members invited to vote. Following this, in partnership …
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24 November 2025
OFNC Update on Delays: 2025/36 Fees, Pre-rep and CPD Grants The following statement was released by OFNC: Primary eye care providers have been in touch to ask for updates on fees and when they can claim CPD grants. Since the last update on 20 March, OFNC has been in discussions with NHS England about the …
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24 November 2025
2025 was an exceptionally busy year for LOCs and LOCSU – we’ve pulled together some highlights.
8 January 2026
Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services.
8 December 2025