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 – 28 February 2025
Important Information – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Contracts Primary EyeCare Service Update The latest update is available via this link. If you have any questions for the LOC please email Bryony Allen, the Chair via ballen@hampshireloc.org.uk as the LOC Business Manager is on leave. If you receive concerns or complaints from patients please advise …
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1 March 2025
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 February 2025
Important Information – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Contracts Primary EyeCare Service Update Dear Colleagues, Primary Eyecare Services, along with the Local Optical Committee (LOC), met with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) to discuss decommissioning and exit arrangements following the announcement that the glaucoma, cataract and enhanced triage contracts would …
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22 February 2025
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 14 February 2025
Important Announcement on Hampshire Services – PES Update Dear Colleagues, We regret to inform you that effective from 1st April 2025, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) has taken the decision to decommission the following Primary Eyecare Services enhanced service contracts in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight: Enhanced Cataract Referral Service (IOW) Post-op Cataract Service …
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15 February 2025
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 07 February 2025
Places still available – ACES Southampton CPD Open Evening Places are still available for the open evening on 11 February 2025. Please use the link to register if interested – here
7 February 2025
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 January 2025
ACES CPD Events Online and Face to Face Please use the following links to see details of online and face to face CPD events being hosted by ACES, Southampton during January and February. The first on-line webinar is tomorrow evening – 14 Jan 2025 Online Webinars – here Open Evening CPD – here
13 January 2025
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 January 2025
NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB “Safe Space” Webinars NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB ‘Safe Space’ Webinars In the wake of the race riots last Summer, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ran a series of safe space sessions to listen to and improve our understanding of the experiences of our own …
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10 January 2025
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 December 2024
University Hospital Southampton – Macula Update Rapid Access Macula Clinic (all macular conditions) The following email address is now available for all Rapid Access Macular appointments wetam@uhs.nhs.uk (please note: there is no ‘D’ in the email address) It will be checked twice a day Mon – Fri. Details on the LOC website have also been …
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14 December 2024
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 06 December 2024
Red Tape Challenge: get involved Best practice examples and ideas are now being sought as part of the rapid review into bureaucracy across the NHS, which was launched in October by the Secretary of State for Health and Care, Wes Streeting, and NHS England Chief Executive, Amanda Pritchard. The ‘Red Tape Challenge’, which is jointly …
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6 December 2024
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 29 November 2024
Invite to NHSBSA CPD Webinar – Common pitfalls with GOS claiming in England – record keeping and claiming requirements for PPV Dear Colleague, Shared on behalf of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA): We are pleased to inform you that the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is running a new CPD webinar: C-110375, Common pitfalls …
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29 November 2024
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 26 November 2024
LOCSU Board member applications close on Friday 29th Nov Dear all, LOCSU is currently looking to recruit one new Board Director (clinical) for a three-year term. We are currently looking to recruit a new Board Director (clinical), able to bring forward views and knowledge gained from LOCs in England to inform Board discussions and decisions. …
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26 November 2024