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URGENT: Hampshire Contractors – Register Now for OFNC, LOCSU & LOC Webinar on eRS, GOS and practice funding (16th July 2026 7-8pm) Hampshire LOC is encouraging all local contractors, and interested performers, to attend an important online webinar hosted by OFNC and LOCSU on Thursday 16 July, 7:00pm–8:00pm. The session will focus on the onboarding of …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 July 2026”
10 July 2026
Hampshire LOC is encouraging all local contractors, and interested performers, to attend an important online webinar hosted by OFNC and LOCSU on Thursday 16 July, 7:00pm–8:00pm. The session will focus on the onboarding of eRS, GOS, and practice funding in Hampshire. Attendees will hear from David Hewlett (Secretary of OFNC), who will discuss the national OFNC statement on eRS issued on 24 June and …
9 July 2026
URGENT: Hampshire Contractors – Save the Date (16th July) Webinar with the OFNC to discuss eRS, GOS and practice funding Please save the date for an online webinar hosted by OFNC and LOCSU for Thursday 16th July 19:00-20:00. A registration link will be circulated shortly. Hampshire LOC urgently require our local contractors (performers are also …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 July 2026”
3 July 2026
NHS Sight Testing Service in Special Educational Settings Hampshire LOC would like to make contractors aware of a recent update from the NHS regarding the development of a new NHS Sight Testing and Spectacle Dispensing Service for children and young people in special educational settings. Following a formal procurement process, SeeAbility Limited has been appointed as …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 26 June 2026”
26 June 2026
eRS Feedback Request before 2nd July 2026 Hampshire LOC have arranged a meeting with Ajit Ghattaure, the Senior Delivery Manager from the Eyecare Transformational Team to discuss the ongoing concerns many of you have already raised with the LOC. The meeting will be on 2nd July 2026 Therefore, please can you email chair@hampshireloc.org.uk before this date with any concerns/feedback (positive and …
Continue reading “Hampshire LOC Feedback Request on eRS – 22 June 2026”
22 June 2026
IMPORTANT! OFNC Survey: Contractors Urged to Share Evidence on Unfunded GOS Work The Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) is calling on all contractors in England to take part in a new confidential survey (by the 22nd June 2026) designed to capture the scale of unfunded workload associated with GOS delivery, as well as wider cost …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 19 June 2026”
19 June 2026
Update: CUES Eligibility Criteria Refreshed for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Eyecare Services has issued an important update to the eligibility criteria for the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. CUES is designed specifically for acute and urgent eye conditions. Recent system feedback has shown that some patients …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 12 June 2026”
12 June 2026
Important! OFNC Survey: Contractors Urged to Share Evidence on Unfunded GOS Work The Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) is calling on all contractors in England to take part in a new confidential survey (by the 22nd June 2026) designed to capture the scale of unfunded workload associated with GOS delivery, as well as wider cost pressures …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 05 June 2026”
5 June 2026
Continuation of Frimley ICB & Trust Services – Important Update (May 2026) Following the recent Integrated Care Board (ICB) boundary changes, the former Frimley ICB footprint has now been divided across Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB, the new Thames Valley ICB, and Surrey & Sussex ICB. Despite these changes, all three enhanced services previously …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 29 May 2026”
29 May 2026
Update: Telemedicine & Accessing CUES in Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Eyecare Services has issued important clarification regarding how patients should access the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) and how practices should manage appointments arranged via the Telemedicine Service. CUES Access – Telemedicine Is Not the Only Route PES has confirmed that patients do not …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 22 May 2026”
22 May 2026
LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.
10 July 2026
Organised by Glaucoma UK, the week encourages patients, eye care providers and the public to hold conversations about glaucoma.
6 July 2026