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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 September 2022

Offer of free CPD The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England. To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, the NHSBSA will be delivering GOC approved interactive CPD presentation. The CPD presentation will be …

20 September 2022

Updated Dry Eye Guidance

In March 2022 updated guidance was issued to primary care health providers giving information on the treatment for dry eye. In the attached document you will see guidance issued around when to refer to secondary care as well as which products are likely to be being recommended by GP’s or pharmacists. You will note it …

14 August 2022

Optometry First – Isle of Wight

There are three ‘early adopter sites’ for Optometry First, and one of them is the Isle of Wight. In this update we will cover what is Optometry First and look at how this is being implemented in the IoW so far. What is Optometry First? Optometry First is a national initiative which aims to support …

27 July 2022

ICS – Is it just a new CCG?

On July 1st 2022 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) were no more, and instead Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s) were formed. Prior to July 1st, Hampshire LOC collaborated with seven separate CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and also worked closely with bordering commissioners in Frimley, Dorset and Berkshire. So is the …

22 July 2022

NEW WEBSITE… NOW LIVE!!!

Welcome to our NEW WEBSITE! Here we hope you will find everything you need as a performer or contractor in Hampshire. We welcome feedback and comments to ensure we are supporting you to the best of our abilities, so if anything is missing or needs an update please let us know! Thanks

13 July 2022

Hello world!

We’ve been busy creating our all new website and are excited to launch it in the coming months! See you soon!!

19 November 2021

LOCSU Latest News

Maximising Optometrists’ Expertise in Primary Care

A new report highlights the significant benefits of fully utilising optometrists’ skills in community settings.

4 June 2025

The College of Optometrists Publish New Policy Review

The College of Optometrists have published a policy review calling for policy action to expand and fully integrate optometry-led urgent eye care services across England.

29 May 2025

Shaping the Future of Local Eye Care: LOCSU Launches Ambitious Three-Year Strategy

At NOC25, CEO Janice Foster launched LOCSU’s 2025 – 2028 strategic plan, ‘LOCs: Shaping the Future of Local Eye Care’.

27 May 2025

Healthcare Reforms Must Include Wider Use of Primary Eye Care, Optical Leaders Urge Minister for Care

The College of Optometrists and the OFNC call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care.

23 May 2025

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