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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 26 April 2024

Notification of Hampshire LOC AGM & Peer Review CPD Date: 5th June 2024 Location: Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth, SO16 7PT Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here Times: 18:30 – 19:15 Registration and buffet 19:15 – AGM Commences The Hampshire LOC AGM taking place on the 05 June 2024 is open to Hampshire and …

27 April 2024

Hampshire LOC AGM Special – 24 April 2024

Notification of Hampshire LOC AGM & Peer Review CPD Date: 5th June 2024 Location: Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth, SO16 7PT Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here Times: 18:30 – 19:15 Registration and buffet 19:15 – AGM Commences The Hampshire LOC AGM taking place on the 05 June 2024 is open to Hampshire and …

24 April 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 19 April 2024

Practice Plus Group CPD Webinar 25 April 2024 Practice Plus Group are hosting a CPD event next week covering OCT Interpretation skills. The event will be held over a webinar next Thursday at 6:30PM. Details – here Link to register – here Newmedica Hampshire – 10-point super CPD  – Sunday 28th April 2024 Join Newmedica …

19 April 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 12 April 2024

LaserVision – CPD Event – 18 April 2024 LaserVision Consultant Ophthalmologists Nick Maycock and Nish Srikantha invite you to join them in Winchester on Thursday 18th April for the 2nd in their series of discussion workshops. This time the focus is on Glaucoma – Nick will present and lead a discussion around an interesting paper …

12 April 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 05 April 2024

Update from NHSE – Change of Postal Address for SE Complaints Hub Dear Colleagues, As you will be aware, there are two ways people can make a complaint about GPs, dentists, optometry practices or pharmacies: They can complain to the healthcare provider: this is the organisation where they received the NHS service, for example a …

6 April 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 28 March 2024

Communication via ICB regarding Winchester Hospital unable to see urgent eye patients Please see the response from HHFT: “Winchester EEC phone line is manned by a non-ophthalmic team (general outpatients) they have had some staffing difficulties recently. We are in the process of changing the way EEC is covered. We anticipate from 1st April all …

29 March 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 15 March 2024

RNIB, Peer Discussion – Low Vision for primary care – 20th March 2024 The RNIB Low Vision Centre is pleased to inform you of a CPD event for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians When – Wednesday 20th March 2024 6pm to 8.30pm Where – Royal National Institute of Blind People Grimaldi Building 154a Pentonville Road London N1 …

15 March 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 01 March 2024

RNIB, Peer Discussion – Low Vision for primary care – 20th March 2024 The RNIB Low Vision Centre is pleased to inform you of a CPD event for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians When – Wednesday 20th March 2024 6pm to 8.30pm Where – Royal National Institute of Blind People Grimaldi Building 154a Pentonville Road London N1 …

1 March 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 16 February 2024

RNIB, Peer Discussion – Low Vision for primary care – 20th March The RNIB Low Vision Centre is pleased to inform you of a CPD event for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Date – Wednesday 20th March 2024 Time – 6pm to 8.30pm Address – Royal National Institute of Blind People, Grimaldi Building, 154a Pentonville Road, …

18 February 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 February 2024

UHS – OPERA Referrals Update We understand that some of you have received some concerning emails from the University Hospital Southampton administration team stating that your routine and urgent referrals via OPERA have not been received since November 2023. We can confirm that following urgent review of the matter, it appears this claim is down …

10 February 2024

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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