{"id":1553,"date":"2025-09-22T13:34:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/?p=1553"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:34:18","slug":"latest-newsletter-from-hampshire-loc-19th-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/2025\/09\/22\/latest-newsletter-from-hampshire-loc-19th-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Newsletter from Hampshire LOC &#8211; 19th September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"x_document\" role=\"presentation\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"x_container\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"590\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_container\" bgcolor=\"\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_container\">\n<div class=\"x_text-block\">\n<h3>REMINDER: OpenSight to Recruit new Trustee with ophthalmic experience<\/h3>\n<p>OpenSight have a new opportunity to join their team as a Trustee. OpenSight enable visually impaired people to live independently, stay connected and fully participate in their communities with confidence. If you would like further information about the role, please use the following link:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/sptr.eomail5.com\/f\/a\/vMeT3XMeMX2Ddu8iNwySpg~~\/AAAHURA~\/HYfAzmKF8Hwt1gebtnQIUPBpx5uhP_sFgQ2JFJ2PBSUiXqU7Y70FwLsp2kEjDNsl7o-8rNMb3vB3_wuRSsibS78x_S0BqMQFXY-tOiUfTS-sUcicl-K1J1QYxS66kXfEWDReoaAGR7HdlFdGN8puQN579YnVInBTYGxQMOdDr753qSXIL4GlJmNOem2ChGExg2qXisviEK7B5ykKj1-mHZ2ogR0bzbODW-Ea5XQcv1FyJTQrMSbgf6MAsTCW10nm\" href=\"https:\/\/sptr.eomail5.com\/f\/a\/vMeT3XMeMX2Ddu8iNwySpg~~\/AAAHURA~\/HYfAzmKF8Hwt1gebtnQIUPBpx5uhP_sFgQ2JFJ2PBSUiXqU7Y70FwLsp2kEjDNsl7o-8rNMb3vB3_wuRSsibS78x_S0BqMQFXY-tOiUfTS-sUcicl-K1J1QYxS66kXfEWDReoaAGR7HdlFdGN8puQN579YnVInBTYGxQMOdDr753qSXIL4GlJmNOem2ChGExg2qXisviEK7B5ykKj1-mHZ2ogR0bzbODW-Ea5XQcv1FyJTQrMSbgf6MAsTCW10nm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><u>Advert for Trustees<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_container\">\n<h3>REMINDER: Invite to engagement event &#8211; Expressions of interest for delivering Sight Testing &amp; Spectacle Dispensing in Special Educational Settings (SES)<\/h3>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Further to the recent communication dated 8 September 2025, expressions of interest are now invited from providers wishing to deliver sight testing and spectacle dispensing services in Special Educational Settings (SES) across the South East.<\/p>\n<p>You are also invited to attend a virtual market briefing event hosted by the South East Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) on\u00a01 October 2025, from\u00a04:30pm to 5:30pm.<\/p>\n<p>The session will include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\" data-position=\"outside\">\n<li>An overview of the proposed service<\/li>\n<li>Information on the procurement process<\/li>\n<li>An opportunity to ask questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure whether this tender opportunity is relevant to your organisation, attending the event may help inform your decision.<\/p>\n<p>To secure your place at the event, please complete the MS Forms questionnaire via the Prior Information Notice (PIN) links below by\u00a012:00 noon on 23 September 2025:<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\" data-position=\"outside\">\n<li>\n<div><a title=\"https:\/\/sptr.eomail5.com\/f\/a\/wGcIRwTwNYhn1OnTJMsitg~~\/AAAHURA~\/qSoF8jkCh0tGmpNQhUhj1_309xJ6TVBR0Ecmw4syGbwGdn7OQsxP8v5whulu3pPcEBLbFfZKLrPfIayYgMfm8kpc_oH6KMgV4EgiLBNXif-euyowHGVRyNaCj9jxcpXDiEUVSutlQSwM_MKAjDTP-oRuDWSTfKEU0bEcYq8PIFUT1QjJj9MtVxhVOM2ILTaMI6ITvpx7uKcbzU_YSUHnzw~~\" href=\"https:\/\/sptr.eomail5.com\/f\/a\/wGcIRwTwNYhn1OnTJMsitg~~\/AAAHURA~\/qSoF8jkCh0tGmpNQhUhj1_309xJ6TVBR0Ecmw4syGbwGdn7OQsxP8v5whulu3pPcEBLbFfZKLrPfIayYgMfm8kpc_oH6KMgV4EgiLBNXif-euyowHGVRyNaCj9jxcpXDiEUVSutlQSwM_MKAjDTP-oRuDWSTfKEU0bEcYq8PIFUT1QjJj9MtVxhVOM2ILTaMI6ITvpx7uKcbzU_YSUHnzw~~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Find a Tender\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a title=\"https:\/\/sptr.eomail5.com\/f\/a\/dMEUEZ9YqHlZsbdwyn6oiA~~\/AAAHURA~\/ThS6EFx4DuRAurvxvDabmgFqd-dEweYidFek-ro3eGTIEj5kJmV_rq9fKAt_XkPHLvzMvM2c3IpxS4WvzmmTzFzmayVXMEzPJQY3dvH6_U_0d0H1aBZeVXdHPexuG8ireGEoDhD8v352dpaGEc58mn2IUFDWei8aBEd2Xb5whrCOecZJ2al88OboLvSlwL4u8KC1XYIYDk3t7Otqh_VdaFcLNhg3IKbhontK8sXbrWs8ADrLDjtMwRTU5bSxXEZt\" href=\"https:\/\/sptr.eomail5.com\/f\/a\/dMEUEZ9YqHlZsbdwyn6oiA~~\/AAAHURA~\/ThS6EFx4DuRAurvxvDabmgFqd-dEweYidFek-ro3eGTIEj5kJmV_rq9fKAt_XkPHLvzMvM2c3IpxS4WvzmmTzFzmayVXMEzPJQY3dvH6_U_0d0H1aBZeVXdHPexuG8ireGEoDhD8v352dpaGEc58mn2IUFDWei8aBEd2Xb5whrCOecZJ2al88OboLvSlwL4u8KC1XYIYDk3t7Otqh_VdaFcLNhg3IKbhontK8sXbrWs8ADrLDjtMwRTU5bSxXEZt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Contracts Finder<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A meeting invite will be sent to registered participants ahead of the event.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_container\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"x_text-block\">Practice Plus Group &#8211; You&#8217;re Invited to a CPD Dinner Event &#8211; Macular Disease Update &#8211; Tuesday 30th September 2025, 6-8pm<\/h3>\n<p>Practice Plus Group invites optometrists to a CPD-accredited dinner event\u00a0on\u00a0Tuesday 30th September, from\u00a06:00pm to 8:00pm\u00a0at the\u00a0Leonardo Hotel Southampton, Charlotte Place.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy an evening of learning and networking, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\" data-position=\"outside\">\n<li>A virtual tour of the Hampshire Macular Clinic<\/li>\n<li>A CPD lecture by Consultant Kalman Hodosi<\/li>\n<li>Topics covering Wet &amp; Dry AMD, Drusen, Retinoschisis, Macular holes, CSR, and more<\/li>\n<li>Interactive quiz and Q&amp;A session<\/li>\n<li>Dinner provided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limited to 20 attendees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To register, email your\u00a0<strong>name and GOC number<\/strong>\u00a0to:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"mailto:Katie.Dyett@practiceplusgroup.com\" href=\"mailto:Katie.Dyett@practiceplusgroup.com\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><strong>Katie.Dyett@practiceplusgroup.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REMINDER: OpenSight to Recruit new Trustee with ophthalmic experience OpenSight have a new opportunity to join their team as a Trustee. OpenSight enable visually impaired people to live independently, stay connected and fully participate in their communities with confidence. If you would like further information about the role, please use the following link: Advert for &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/2025\/09\/22\/latest-newsletter-from-hampshire-loc-19th-september-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Latest Newsletter from Hampshire LOC &#8211; 19th September 2025&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1132,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1132"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1553"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1553\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1564,"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1553\/revisions\/1564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/hampshire-loc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}