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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 12 May 2023

Important Contact Update 1. Mid Hampshire fast-track WET AMD via PracticePlusGroup. Updated information and email address on the website  https://www.loc-online.co.uk/hampshire-loc/urgent-and-emergency-referrals/ 2. Emergency email address for Winchester hospital neck@hhft.nhs.uk North and Mid Hampshire CUES Relaunch Evening – 22 May 2023 Dear Colleagues, Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce a virtual Community Urgent …

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12 May 2023

Hampshire LOC AGM Special – 26 April 2023

Notification of Hampshire LOC AGM – 07 June 2023 To be held at Solent Hotel and Spa Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here Address – Solent Hotel and Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ This event is open to Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors and associated Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians …

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27 April 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 April 2023

Hampshire LOC AGM 07 June 2023 – Solent Hotel and Spa, Whiteley PO15 7AJ We are holding this year’s AGM  on 07 June 2023 at the: Solent Hotel & Spa   Rookery Avenue, Whiteley,   Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AJ The evening will commence with registration and buffet from 18:30 – 19:15 and will then be followed by …

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23 April 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 14 April 2023

Optegra CPD Event 19 April 2023 – Anatomical and physiological approach to Angle Closure Optegra  Whiteley will be holding a CPD event on 19 April 2023. Further details and how to register can be found – here Optegra CPD Event 26 April 2023 – Optical Coherence Tomography & Medical Retina Optegra  Whiteley will be holding …

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14 April 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 7th April 2023

Sapphire Eye Care CPD Education Event  – Lainston House Hotel 02 May 2023 Sapphire Eyecare will be holding an education event on 02 May 2023 at Lainston House Hotel near Winchester with talks commencing at 19:00hrs followed by a buffet. Further information and details of how to register can be found – here Hampshire LOC …

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7 April 2023

Optometry First – Isle of Wight Event – 29th March 2023

On the evening of 29th March, it was our great delight to host and facilitate a journey through the last year as an early adopter of the national initiative Optometry First. We were joined by colleagues from LOCSU, the local commissioners, PES (Primary Eyecare Services), local optometrists and colleagues from the local trust as we …

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4 April 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 31 March 2023

We’re back in the room – Hampshire LOC AGM 07 June 2023 at the Solent Hotel and Spa, Whiteley Yes, the Hampshire LOC AGM 2023 will be face to face for the first time since 2019. No looking at each other in little square windows wondering if anyone has legs! We are holding this year’s …

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1 April 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 24 March 2023

CUES relaunch Event – Southampton & SW Hampshire – 04 April 23 Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce a virtual Community Urgent Eyecare Service Relaunch evening on the 4th of April 2023. This event is aimed at all optical practices in the Southampton and Southwest localities of Hampshire*. This event is a fantastic …

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24 March 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 17 March 2023

OFNC Statement on Post Payment Verification Please see the latest statement from the OFNC – here Primary Eyecare Service Glaucoma CPD Webinar  – 22 March 2023 Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce that they will be hosting a virtual accreditation evening on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 for Optometrists practicing in Hampshire. We will be …

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20 March 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 March 2023

LOCSU CPD Opportunity Assessing The Red Eye in Optometric Practice, Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 6.30pm. Presented by Mr Geraint Williams.1 Interactive CPD point; available to OO’S/ CLO’s and DO’s.The learning objectives are: Diagnosing patients presenting with red eye Decision making in whether the patient needs to be seen in eye casualty/under WECS or sent for …

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4 March 2023

LOCSU Latest News

2026 ROCs Begin in the North of England

The long-awaited 2026 Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) kicked off in the north of England this week.

6 November 2026

Registration Opens for First LOC Secretary Day

LOCSU are pleased to confirm that registration is now open for our first event dedicated to LOC Secretaries.  

2 November 2026

OFNC to Offer Update at ROC 2026

LOCSU have revised the agenda for the upcoming Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) to include a brief update from OFNC.

28 October 2026

88% of LOCs Registered for ROCs – Sign Up Before Monday

There is just a few days remaining for LOCs to register places at the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) taking place this November.

9 October 2026

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