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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 01 September 2023

Practice Plus Virtual CPD Event  – 07 September 2023, 6:30p.m The FREE educational CPD lecture will cover a review of the most common macular diseases encountered in everyday clinical practice, and the principles of OCT diagnosis and treatment. This includes: – Wet AMD – Drusen – Dry AMD and geographic atrophy – Retinoschisis – Macular …

2 September 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 August 2023

Glaucoma UK – Training Offer At Glaucoma UK we are about to run a pilot training for optometrist staff – particularly front of house/ non clinical staff rather than optometrists themselves. We understand how pivotal optometrist practices are in the diagnosis and care of glaucoma, and that queries relating to glaucoma may increasingly be finding …

26 August 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 August 2023

Low Vision and Glaucoma Monitoring Contracts – Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport and SE Hampshire Final Reminder A South East Hampshire contractor with a Low Vision Service contract with the old CCG has informed us that they have not been paid during the last year for claims submitted to the commissioner for services provided last year. …

21 August 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 11 August 2023

Low Vision and Glaucoma Monitoring Contracts – Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport and SE Hampshire A South East Hampshire contractor with a Low Vision Service contract with the old CCG has informed us that they have not been paid during the last year for claims submitted to the commissioner for services provided last year. If you …

11 August 2023

Optometry First in Action Report, Isle of Wight – March 2023

Attached is the report published March 2023 IW Optometry First Mar 23.pdf

4 August 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 July 2023

CPD Event CHEC virtual CPD event on Wednesday August 9th 7.30pm-8.30pm To register please use the link – here SpaMedica Virtual CPD event on Wednesday August 16th 6.30pm-8.30pm To register please use the link – here LaserVision CPD Event – Cosham- 31 August 2023 LaserVision are delighted to invite you to an evening CPD event …

21 July 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 07 July 2023

Hampshire Medicines Management Team Update We (Medicines Management Team) need support from our local opticians to help us realise prescribing savings across Hampshire. We have recently updated our dry eye guidance again to include cost effective switches that we are opting for. We are switching Hylo-Forte and HyloTears to the cost effective brands Eyeaze and …

10 July 2023

Changes to the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations and service provision – July 2023

Good afternoon, Please see attached (Optometry update July 23) an Optometry update from NHS England outlining the proposed changes to the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations and service provision. Can you please ensure that all your colleagues are made aware of these changes. Kind regards, South East Pharmacy Optometry and Dentistry Commissioning Hub Hosted by …

5 July 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 30 June 2023

Letter re: South East Pharmacy, Optometry and Dental Commissioning Hub Dear Colleagues Please find attached a letter (here) explaining that the NHS England pharmacy, optometry, dental and complaints teams will be transferring out of NHS England and will be hosted by NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) from 1 July 2023. The teams will continue …

1 July 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 June 2023

University Hospital Southampton Teaching Event for Optometrists – Thurs 22 June 2023 (with revised email address) Following discussions with Hampshire LOC, we are pleased to announce that Mr Aris Konstantopoulos will be hosting an event for Optometrists  titled ‘Ocular emergencies in primary care setting’ Presenters: Aris Konstantopoulos (Anterior segment), Serafeim Antonakis (vitreoretinal), Dario Inzerillo (medical …

12 June 2023

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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