Hampshire LOC has been informed of an administrative oversight affecting the availability of\u00a0ACES Southampton\u00a0as an NHS cataract provider in our area.<\/p>\n
In early November 2025, it came to light that ACES Southampton had not been included on the ICB\u2019s approved provider list for NHS cataract patients. This omission was an error; the Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB has since apologised and corrected it. ACES were formally awarded an NHS contract in\u00a0April 2025\u00a0to deliver this service.<\/p>\n
After nearly three months of work to resolve the issue, ACES has confirmed that they are now\u00a0fully reinstated, listed correctly, and receiving patient referrals again.<\/p>\n
ACES has contacted local optometrists directly and is in the process of visiting practices in person to ensure everyone is aware that referrals can once again be made to the ACES Southampton clinic.<\/p>\n
Hampshire LOC would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused by technical problems affecting the\u00a0Contact Us\u00a0page on our website. These issues may have prevented some messages from reaching us, and we are sorry if you have been waiting for a reply.<\/p>\n
Our website provider is actively working with us to resolve the problem. In the meantime, please direct\u00a0all enquiries\u00a0to:<\/p>\n