Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 November 2023
12 November 2023
Open Sight Hampshire Newsletter and Guidance
Here is the latest newsletter from Open Sight together with guidance on services they provide for the visually impaired community across Hampshire.
Newsletter – here
Guidance – here
SpaMedica OCT Interpretation CPD Event – 16 November 2023
Helping clinicians with OCT interpretation and commonly occurring pathology associated with OCT
More information and registration via the following link – here
SpaMedica Optometry Conference – 26 November 2023
The day consists of CPD points across a variety of sessions including peer discussions, VRICs quiz and the chance to gain your SpaMedica Post-Op Accreditation
For more information and to register please use the link – here
SpaMedica Isle of Wight CPD OCT Interpretation – 29 November 2023
This event is being held at the Lakeside Park Hotel and is worth 3 CPD points
For more information and to register please use the link – here
Winter/Festive CPD event – 30 November 2023
LaserVision are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening CPD event on Thursday 30th November at our flagship clinic Prema. Festive food and drinks (maybe even a little glass of mulled wine…!🍷🎄) will be available from 6pm, with talks beginning at 6.45pm.
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist Nish Srikantha will update you on first line treatments for POAG, specifically SLT, with reference to the LiGHT trials and the most recent NICE guidelines.
His colleague Sarith Makuloluwe, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon, will share his expertise on droopy eyelids and blepharoplasty.
Both speakers will welcome questions and discussion throughout.
2 interactive CPD points will be available for the evening session.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Where: Prema Clinic
Compass Rd
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 4RP
Google Maps – https://maps.app.goo.gl/fCvhrZSspmYftxtN9
When: Thursday 30th November
6pm – festive food and drinks
6.45pm – talks begin
8.30pm – close
For more information or to register to attend, please email events@laservision.co.uk including your GOC number and any dietary requirements, or follow the link to the events section on our website – here
Hampshire LOC Latest News
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 …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 January 2025”
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 …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 December 2024”
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 …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 06 December 2024”
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 …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 29 November 2024”
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. …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 26 November 2024”
26 November 2024
LOC Report from Leading Together, Nov 2024
Leading Together: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Clinical Leadership Event Hampshire LOC were delighted to be invited to “Leading Together: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Clinical Leadership Event” on Thursday 21st November. Alongside the LOC there were representatives from many areas of healthcare including (but not limited to) general practice, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, ophthalmology …
Continue reading “LOC Report from Leading Together, Nov 2024”
25 November 2024
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 08 November2024
Pre – Reg Placement Request Summer 2025 The LOC has received a request from a final year optometry student who is re-locating to the Portsmouth area in Summer 2025 and is looking for a Pre – Reg placement. If you are willing and able to take on a pre – reg student next year please …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 08 November2024”
9 November 2024
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 October 2024
Recruitment – PES Clinical Lead – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Primary Eyecare Services have a new position within the Service Development Directorate for a Clinical Lead role covering the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area, if you would like to apply, please complete the application form attached and send to recruitment@primaryeyecare.co.uk Please see Job …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 October 2024”
1 November 2024
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 04 October 2024
Issues with Egress Email accounts At the time of writing it has been confirmed that the issue with Egress has now been resolved and recipients of Egress emails should now be able to open attachments. (as relayed via Egress) Sapphire Eye Care Interactive Evening of Ophthalmology – Chewton Glen, 14 October 2024 at 18:30 Sapphire …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 04 October 2024”
5 October 2024