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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 February 2023

National patient safety alert: EyeCee One intraocular lenses The LOC Support Unit (LOCSU) have received a safety alert issued on EyeCee One intraocular lenses. The issue The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a patient safety alert after becoming aware of cases of increased intraocular pressure in people recently implanted with the …

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3 February 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 27 January 2023

Important Message for Contractors /Performers in North and NE Hampshire Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey LOCs are aware that Frimley Hospital Trust are discharging post cataract patients to community practices and requesting data without an agreed funded pathway being in place. This is not condoned by the LOCs and you are asked to read the LOC …

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28 January 2023

Primary Care Bulletin – 19 January 2023

New Primary Care Assurance Framework for delegated primary medical, pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental functions On 1 July 2022 all ICBs assumed delegated responsibility for primary medical services and some ICBs took on delegated responsibility for one or more pharmaceutical, ophthalmic, and dental functions. While ICB’s are now responsible for the delivery of these services, NHS England …

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24 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 20 January 2023

Optegra Online CPD Event – 25 January 2023 Optegra are hosting a dry eye and red eye CPD event on 25th January. Further details can be found here To register please click here Studying for IP Qualification? If you are an Optometrist in Hampshire and Isle of Wight currently studying for your IP qualification we …

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22 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 January 2023

Optegra Online CPD Event – 25 January 2023 Optegra are hosting a dry eye and red eye CPD event on 25th January. Further details and how to register can be found here. Studying for IP Qualification? If you are an Optometrist in Hampshire and Isle of Wight currently studying for your IP qualification we would …

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14 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 06 January 2023

Basingstoke Open CPD Event – 12 January 2023 CHEC invite you to CHEC Basingstoke’s face-to-face open evening and CPD event on Thursday 12th January 2023, 7pm-9pm. This will be our first event of the new year. The CPD event will be about Pre-Cataract and Post-Operative Cataract Management, and will be hosted by Imran Rahman, Consultant Ophthalmologist …

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6 January 2023

Free CPD sessions for dispensing opticians

Dispensing opticians can sign up to one of three NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) virtual events which will run on Monday 9 January 2023 at 7pm, and Tuesday 17 January 2023 at 7pm. The content of the sessions will cover the appropriate use of re-test codes and the frequency of sight test recalls. Attending will …

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3 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 23 December 2022

Urgent Update on referrals to Solent Medical Services Dear Optician Colleagues Unfortunately, we at Solent Medical Services Ophthalmology Clinic are no longer able to accept referrals by fax. We are of course, more than happy to receive your referrals either by email or by post to the following address: Email : soccg.smsophthalmologyclinic@nhs.net By Post SMS Ophthalmology Clinic …

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23 December 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 December 2022

SERVICE LAUNCH Event 09 January 2023  – Glaucoma Monitoring Service Dear Colleagues, Hampshire LOC and Primary Eyecare Service are pleased to inform you that the Glaucoma Monitoring service in the Southampton area is now LIVE. The service is commissioned by Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB and will be provided by local optical practices via …

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21 December 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 December 2022

Glaucoma/MECS OSCE on 01 February 2023 – Portsmouth Hampshire LOC is currently organising a combined Glaucoma/MECS OSCE event  for Wednesday 01 February 2023. Subject to demand it is proposed that there will be 2 x Glaucoma sessions and 2 x MECS. We are extremely grateful to Specsavers, Commercial Road Portsmouth for providing the venue for …

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12 December 2022

LOCSU Latest News

Professor Sally Lewis to Deliver NOC 2025 Opening Keynote

The theme of this year’s NOC conference is ‘Leadership in a time of change’ and we are delighted to kick it off with a dynamic note keynote speech from Professor Sally Lewis.

29 April 2025

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

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