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LOC Report from Leading Together, Nov 2024

Leading Together: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Clinical Leadership Event Hampshire LOC were delighted to be invited to “Leading Together: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Clinical Leadership Event” on Thursday 21st November. Alongside the LOC there were representatives from many areas of healthcare including (but not limited to) general practice, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, ophthalmology …

25 November 2024

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 – 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

LOCSU Latest News

Meet the LOCSU Board: “Accidental Optometrist” Bobby Fida Champions the Power of Collaboration

It’s fitting that LOCSU’s newest board director became an optometrist as the result of a chance conversation.

28 February 2025

LOCSU’s Inaugural Treasurers’ Conference is a Great Success

This month, almost 50 people joined LOCSU’s inaugural Treasurers’ conference in London.

28 February 2025

OFNC Responds to the Government’s Second Phase of the Spending Review

OFNC calls for an additional £350m of funding for NHS primary eye care.

19 February 2025

OFNC Join the Primary Care Professions in Co-Hosting Parliamentary Event

OFNC met with MPs at the Future of Primary Care event held on 28 January.

4 February 2025

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