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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
Hampshire LOC Annual General Meeting AGM Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026 Time: 6.30pm (AGM), followed by Education Evening Venue: Solent Hotel & Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9xVtJtQ2o4bq8t8d7 (maps.app.goo.gl in Bing) Hampshire Local Optical Committee gives formal notice of its Annual General Meeting, taking place on Wednesday 10 June 2026. All Hampshire …
Continue reading “Hampshire LOC Annual General Meeting Notification – Reports Enclosed”
20 May 2026
Hampshire LOC AGM & Education Evening – Book Now for a Big Night of CPD! We’re gearing up for one of the most important and enjoyable dates in the Hampshire LOC calendar — the 2026 AGM & Education Evening — and this year’s programme is packed with value for every practitioner. Whether you’re an Optometrist, …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 15 May 2026”
15 May 2026
Consultant-Led CPD Evening at SpaMedica Portsmouth – 18 May 2026 Members are invited to a Consultant Ophthalmologist–led CPD event at SpaMedica Portsmouth Hospital on Monday 18 May 2026, starting at 6:00pm. Mr Dario Inzerillo will deliver a 3‑point CPD session covering: An Introduction to Premium Lenses and Patient Selection Basics of OCT Interpretation Alongside the …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 08 May 2026”
11 May 2026
The long-awaited 2026 Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) kicked off in the north of England this week.
6 November 2026
LOCSU are pleased to confirm that registration is now open for our first event dedicated to LOC Secretaries.
2 November 2026