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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 29 July 2024

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 to spot OCT features of wet age related macular degeneration and options for management’

Venue: Nuffield Hospital, Winchester Rd, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DW

Time: 6pm

Refreshments: Tea, coffee & biscuits

Register by email: sarah.reilly@nuffieldhealth.com

CPD: 1 CET point

Hampshire LOC Latest News

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 …

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 …

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 …

5 October 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 20 September 2024

Issues with Egress Email accounts Hampshire LOC has been receiving reports of issues with Egress emails, specifically referrals being rejected by HHFT and UHS as well as some GP practices. The LOC is in communication with the ICB to try and resolve the matter by finding the root cause of the problem. If you use …

22 September 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 30 August 2024

Hampshire LOC Message Concerning Update from ICB regarding SPoA (Dora) (SPoA) pilot ‘Dora’ was sent to all contractors in HIOW. This is still a pilot using designated practices in and around Southampton towards Portsmouth that have been agreed between the LOC, Contractors and ICB/Ufonia and is not a widespread rollout as there is no funding …

30 August 2024

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 …

3 August 2024

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 …

20 July 2024

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 …

1 July 2024

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 …

26 June 2024

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 …

1 June 2024

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OFNC Meeting with Minister of State for Care

Representatives from OFNC met recently with the Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP and officials from DHSC and NHSE.

19 November 2024