Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 30 August 2024

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 currently to make this a permanent fixture.

If you have not been contacted through your Professional Services Manager or the LOC regarding taking part in the pilot, you continue to refer patients according to current local practice/pathways.

If you have any concerns please email the LOC Chair or Business Manager.

LOC Chair, Bryony Allen – ballen@hampshireloc.org.uk
or
Business Manager, Ian Silk – isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk

Commissioning of Optometry for better outcomes – 10 September

With responsibility for pharmacy, optometry and dental services now delegated to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), there is greater autonomy locally to transform service delivery and patient experience. Join NHS Confederation for an exclusive webinar focusing on optometry, and specifically the approach taken to commissioning urgent care.

Gain valuable insights into how Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) has effectively improved access, reduced demand on hospital services, freed up GP appointments, and allowed optometrists to fully utilise their training.

Additionally, there will be dedicated time towards the end of the webinar for a Q&A session.

Find out more, and register – here

New training resources for the Practice team from Optometry Today

Optometry Today (OT) has launched new modules in its practice team training programme, produced in collaboration with the Association of Optometrists (AOP) and in partnership with the Vision team at Johnson & Johnson. The new modules include, Contact lens communication for the practice team on perfecting contact lens communication, Solving the mystery behind the opticians’ counter exploring the range of products sold in High Street practice,

What is myopia management and why does it matter? on explaining myopia to parents and patients, and Selling in practice: you’re not really selling – exploring creating a great retail experience.

Access the training modules online – here

Sight Sciences CPD Event – 19 September 2024 – Hotel du vin, Winchester

The role of Implant- Free MIGS in Glaucoma Care

This event is taking place 18:30 – 21:00. More information is available – here

To register email – nstephens@sightsciences.com

Laservision CPD Peer Review Event – 19 September 2024

Laservision is delighted to invite you on Thursday 19th of September for a case study based Peer Review event.

Using examples and images from their own clinics, our Consultants will lead the discussion on what you might be seeing, and will encourage delegates to discuss practices, clinical decision making, diagnosis and management.

The format is designed to be informal and interactive, and provide an opportunity to reflect on your own knowledge and level of competence.

Come along after work, have a drink and a bite to eat, and engage with our Consultants and your colleagues.

Where: PREMA
Compass Rd
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 4RP

When: Thursday 19th September
6.30pm arrival, drinks and food
7pm discussions begin
8.30pm close

3 interactive CPD points are available for a Provider led Peer Review.

Places will be limited so please secure yours as soon as possible. For more information or to register to attend, 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

SpaMedica CPD Event, “Caring for patients with cataracts before and after treatment – what can we do?” – 4th September 24, 18:30 – 20:30

Details of the above event and registration can be found – here