Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 17 March 2023
20 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 joined by Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Nish Srikantha who will be presenting a webinar on the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques in the management of glaucoma, with an opportunity for Q&As at the end of the session.
1 CPD point is available
Please click the link and fill in the short form to sign up – here
(Note: please use Google Chrome to open the link as other browsers may not be compatible)
If you wish to partake in the Glaucoma Enhanced Referral service in your practice , it is mandatory to attend this evening webinar as a form of local accreditation. Along with completing WOPEC Glaucoma Level 1 and 2 qualifications, you will be fully equipped to provide the service. The service specification is attached to this email.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions in the meantime. rukaiya.anwar@primaryeyecare.co.uk
We very much look forward to seeing you there.
Best wishes,
Hampshire LOC & Primary Eyecare Service
Southampton Corneal Meeting – “Therapeutic Advances in Corneal Conditions” 23 March 2023 – University Hospital CPD Event
Final Chance to register!
Information regarding the event can be found – here
Register for the event use the following registration – here
Primary eyecare Services – OPERA System update
OPERA – Introduction to the ‘My Services’ Application
Primary Eyecare Services are pleased to announce the release of the ‘My Services’ function on OPERA.
The ‘My Services’ dashboard can be found under the ‘General’ tab on the main OPERA landing page.
The dashboard has been created so that at a click of a button, practices can see what services they are signed up to deliver, which practitioners within their practice are accredited to deliver them and on behalf of which CCGs / localities they can deliver the service .
This enables practices to ensure that they have sufficient numbers of practitioners accredited to deliver services in line with their contractual obligations and also gives them the ability to request to participate in, or withdraw from, any service quickly and easily.
OPERA has launched this function in line with an internal update, during which our Directory of Services has been automated.
We would urge all practices to visit their ‘My Services’ page as soon as possible to ensure that the services listed do indeed reflect the services they provide and, if any changes are required, to process the request using the appropriate options on the ‘My Services’ dashboard. When requesting to add a service please be advised that this may take up to 2 working days to be reviewed by our team. In cases where head office approval is required the process may take longer to complete.
N.B. If requesting to withdraw from a service that your practice is currently delivering, please contact hello@referral.support to ensure that patients are managed safely and the appropriate notice period can be served.
Further Support
To support Practices to utilise this function, we have created a dedicated help page in the OPERA help menu, you can view this – My Services
Please use this help page as your first port of call to navigate the ‘My Services’ dashboard. Should you need further assistance after visiting this site, please feel free to contact us on the OPERA help bubble hosted on the OPERA home page.
Optegra Keratoconus CPD Webinar – 27 March 2023
Details of the next Optegra CPD webinar and how to register can be found – here
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 August 2024
CPD Training Grant applications 01 July – 31 October 2024 The CET/CPD claim window is open and suggest anyone struggling to claim theirs should visit this link – here If anyone is still having issues you can contact the LOC for advice – isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk CHEC Annual Virtual CPD Event Wednesday 7 August 2024 Details of …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 29 July 2024
CHEC Annual Virtual CPD Event Wednesday – 7 August 2024 Details of the above event and registration can be found – here SpaMedica CPD Event (Post Cataract) – 14 Aug 24, 18:30 – 20:30 Details of the above event and registration can be found – here Nuffield Wessex CPD Event – 07 October 2024 ‘How …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 19 July 2024
SpaMedica CPD Event (Post Cataract) 14 Aug 24, 18:30 – 20:30 Details of the above event and registration can be found – here Nuffield Wessex CPD Event – 07 October 2024 ‘How to spot OCT features of wet age related macular degeneration and options for management’ Venue: Nuffield Hospital, Winchester Rd, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DW …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 28 June 2024
United Kingdom & Éire Glaucoma Society annual conference – Southampton 9-10 October 2024 Hampshire LOC has received notification from one of our local ophthalmologists, Nishani Amerasinghe who is President of the UK & Eire Glaucoma Society regarding the conference and inviting optometrists with an interest in Glaucoma to register. Tickets for optometrists would be under …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 26 June 2024
Practice Plus FREE CPD Dinner 10 July 2024 – Last few spaces remaining Last remaining spaces for our CPD Dinner event on the 10th of July at 6:00PM hosted at the Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel. This event will give you an opportunity to meet the team from the Winchester mobile clinic, tour the facilities and …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 31 May 2024
SpaMedica Cataract Post Operative Accreditation Event – 19 June 2024 This event is now full. If anyone would like to be added to the cancellation list please email: Lisa.Newman@spamedica.co.uk Sapphire Eye Care Grand Rounds, OCT Interpretation Quiz – 25 June 2024 Sapphire Eye Care warmly invites you to take on your colleagues – who will …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 24 May 2024
Practice Plus Group Intraocular Lenses CPD Event – 30 May 2024, 18:30hrs For more information and to register for this online event worth 1 CPD point please use the following link – here Sapphire Eye Care Interactive Evening of Ophthalmology – 21 May 2024 Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to invite you to an interactive …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 17 May 2024
Last chance to Register for Hampshire LOC AGM & Peer Review CPD – 5th June 2024 To be held at Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth SO16 7PT Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here Thank you to everyone who has registered to attend this year’s AGM which will be commencing with a hot buffet from …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 May 2024
Sapphire Eye Care Interactive Evening of Ophthalmology – 21 May 2024 Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to invite you to an interactive evening of ophthalmology at Lainston House Hotel on 21 May 2024. This event is also open to Practice Managers and Dispensing Opticians. More details and how to register can be found – here …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 May 2024
Change to NHS 111 call options for Healthcare Professionals Please note that changes have been made to NHS 111 when calling as a Healthcare Professional, following an option being included for Mental Health. Please note the changes below The Healthcare Professional option is now Option 3, then Option 3 again as follows:- “Thank you for …
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