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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 – 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 …

29 July 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

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 24 May 2024

Practice Plus Group Intraocular Lenses CPD Event – 30 May 2024, 18:30hrs For more information and to register for this online event worth 1 CPD point please use the following link – here Sapphire Eye Care Interactive Evening of Ophthalmology – 21 May 2024 Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to invite you to an interactive …

24 May 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 17 May 2024

Last chance to Register for Hampshire LOC AGM & Peer Review CPD – 5th June 2024 To be held at Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth SO16 7PT Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here Thank you to everyone who has registered to attend this year’s AGM which will be commencing with a hot buffet from …

17 May 2024

LOCSU Latest News

New UK Eye Care Data Hub Predicts Higher Prevalence of Eye Disease and Eye Care Workforce

Eye disease is a major contributor to national health service backlogs, and the number of cases is set to significantly increase with an ageing population.

27 January 2025

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

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