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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 November 2022

LaserVision ‘Controversies in Ophthalmology’ CPD Event –  08 Dec 22 LaserVision are hosting a 3 CPD point event on Thursday 8th December 2022 in Winchester. LaserVision consultants Nick Maycock, Nish Srikantha and Rakesh Jayaswal will present a rotation of controversial cases to challenge your thinking and promote discussion on how they could be managed and …

19 November 2022

NHS Primary Care Bulletin (Optometry Only) – 10 Nov 2022

Appropriate use of re-test codes webinars NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) is running a series of webinars covering the appropriate use of re-test codes for General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) sight tests, with specific clinical examples of how the frequency of sight tests recalls should be applied for different types of GOS patents in England. Attendance …

14 November 2022

Last chance to register for CPD Events – 14 November 2022

Glaucoma Accreditation Evening – 15th November 2022 Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce that they will be hosting an accreditation evening (virtually) on Tuesday 15th November 2022 for Optometrists practicing in Hampshire. We will be joined by Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Nish Srikantha who will be presenting the latest surgical and non-surgical …

14 November 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 11 November 2022

Free CPD for Dispensing Opticians NHSBSA are running a CPD event for DOs. This interactive CPD qualifies within the GOC Leadership and Accountability domain and will give some guidance on how early recall codes should be applied on GOS sight tests in England. Below are details of the free CPD C-103956 from the NHSBSA. Non-Dispensing …

14 November 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 November 2022

Glaucoma Accreditation Evening – 15th November 2022 Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce that they will be hosting an accreditation evening (virtually) on Tuesday 15th November 2022 for Optometrists practicing in Hampshire. We will be joined by Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Nish Srikantha who will be presenting the latest surgical and non-surgical …

3 November 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 28 October 2022

Frimley Ophthalmology Seminar Series – Focus on Macula 07 November Hosted by Frimley Health NHS Consultants. Including an evening buffet, an update on the Heatherwood Cataract Hub and a seminar on detecting common macula diseases. Register online at: tiny.cc/focusonmacula MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER AT 6PM MACDONALD FRIMLEY HALL HOTEL, GU15 2BG Any queries regarding the event …

28 October 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 October 2022

Glaucoma OSCE 09 November 2022 Hampshire LOC is delighted to announce a Glaucoma WOPEC OSCE session, hosted with thanks by Boots Opticians in Romsey, on the evening of 09 November 2022 commencing 6pm onwards. This OSCE is for those who have completed the Level 1 Glaucoma WOPEC module online and are ready to complete the …

21 October 2022

POSTPONED – Practice Plus AMD Refresher CPD Event 20 October 2022

The Practice Plus AMD Refresher CPD Event (20 October 2022) has been postponed. Provisionally the new date is 17th November 2022. This will be at the same venue and at the same time. When we have confirmation of this new date there will be an update.

17 October 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC 14 October 2022

Practice Plus AMD Refresher CPD Event 20 October 2022 (NOW CANCELLED/ POSTPONED – 17th Oct 2022) Practice Plus will be hosting an AMD CPD event in Southampton on Thursday 20th October 2022 at the Royal Leonardo Hotel in Southampton. More information and how to register can be found here Ophthalmology Education Evening  01 November 2022 …

14 October 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 7 October 2022

Wanted – Expressions of Interest for Community Primary Eye Care Services across North, Mid and West Hampshire and Southampton Hampshire LOC together with Primary Eyecare Service are looking to introduce additional community eyecare services across Hampshire in conjunction with local commissioners. Services that have been initiated to date have been highly successful and we are …

7 October 2022

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

Regional Optical Conferences Take Place Across England

Over the last two weeks, LOCSU have been travelling across England for the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs).

28 November 2024

Save the Date for NOC 2025!

Our flagship event is back in 2025 bringing together the optical community for another outstanding session of sharing, learning, and networking.

28 November 2024

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