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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 May 2024

Sapphire Eye Care Interactive Evening of Ophthalmology – 21 May 2024 Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to invite you to an interactive evening of ophthalmology at Lainston House Hotel on 21 May 2024. This event is also open to Practice Managers and Dispensing Opticians. More details and how to register can be found – here …

10 May 2024

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 May 2024

Change to NHS 111 call options for Healthcare Professionals Please note that changes have been made to NHS 111 when calling as a Healthcare Professional, following an option being included for Mental Health.  Please note the changes below The Healthcare Professional option is now Option 3, then Option 3 again as follows:- “Thank you for …

6 May 2024

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

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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