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Primary Care Bulletin – 19 January 2023

New Primary Care Assurance Framework for delegated primary medical, pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental functions On 1 July 2022 all ICBs assumed delegated responsibility for primary medical services and some ICBs took on delegated responsibility for one or more pharmaceutical, ophthalmic, and dental functions. While ICB’s are now responsible for the delivery of these services, NHS England …

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24 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 20 January 2023

Optegra Online CPD Event – 25 January 2023 Optegra are hosting a dry eye and red eye CPD event on 25th January. Further details can be found here To register please click here Studying for IP Qualification? If you are an Optometrist in Hampshire and Isle of Wight currently studying for your IP qualification we …

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22 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 January 2023

Optegra Online CPD Event – 25 January 2023 Optegra are hosting a dry eye and red eye CPD event on 25th January. Further details and how to register can be found here. Studying for IP Qualification? If you are an Optometrist in Hampshire and Isle of Wight currently studying for your IP qualification we would …

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14 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 06 January 2023

Basingstoke Open CPD Event – 12 January 2023 CHEC invite you to CHEC Basingstoke’s face-to-face open evening and CPD event on Thursday 12th January 2023, 7pm-9pm. This will be our first event of the new year. The CPD event will be about Pre-Cataract and Post-Operative Cataract Management, and will be hosted by Imran Rahman, Consultant Ophthalmologist …

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6 January 2023

Free CPD sessions for dispensing opticians

Dispensing opticians can sign up to one of three NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) virtual events which will run on Monday 9 January 2023 at 7pm, and Tuesday 17 January 2023 at 7pm. The content of the sessions will cover the appropriate use of re-test codes and the frequency of sight test recalls. Attending will …

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3 January 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 23 December 2022

Urgent Update on referrals to Solent Medical Services Dear Optician Colleagues Unfortunately, we at Solent Medical Services Ophthalmology Clinic are no longer able to accept referrals by fax. We are of course, more than happy to receive your referrals either by email or by post to the following address: Email : soccg.smsophthalmologyclinic@nhs.net By Post SMS Ophthalmology Clinic …

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23 December 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 December 2022

SERVICE LAUNCH Event 09 January 2023  – Glaucoma Monitoring Service Dear Colleagues, Hampshire LOC and Primary Eyecare Service are pleased to inform you that the Glaucoma Monitoring service in the Southampton area is now LIVE. The service is commissioned by Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB and will be provided by local optical practices via …

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21 December 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 December 2022

Glaucoma/MECS OSCE on 01 February 2023 – Portsmouth Hampshire LOC is currently organising a combined Glaucoma/MECS OSCE event  for Wednesday 01 February 2023. Subject to demand it is proposed that there will be 2 x Glaucoma sessions and 2 x MECS. We are extremely grateful to Specsavers, Commercial Road Portsmouth for providing the venue for …

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12 December 2022

Can I claim a GOS 1 alongside a Post-Op cataract assessment?

A post cataract assessment is a stand alone consultation, which is completely separate from a sight test but can be performed alongside a sight test (GOS or private) if indicated. A post cat is stand alone. A post cataract assessment is not, as defined by the law, a sight test and no prescription should be …

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7 December 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 05 December 2022

Glaucoma/MECS OSCE on 01 February 2023 – Portsmouth Hampshire LOC is currently organising a combined Glaucoma/MECS OSCE event  for Wednesday 01 February 2023. Subject to demand it is proposed that there will be 2 x Glaucoma sessions and 2 x MECS. We are extremely grateful to Specsavers, Commercial Road Portsmouth for providing the venue for …

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6 December 2022

LOCSU Latest News

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

OFNC Statement: Delay in GOS Fees Announcement and Early Warning of Inflation Only Increases

GOS contractors will have been expecting an announcement about GOS fees and grants in 2025/26 with the start of new financial year only 13 days away.

20 March 2025

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