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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 15 September 2023

Optegra CPD Webinar – 25 September 2023, 6:45pm Delegates will receive updated information on what’s new in glaucoma. Delegates will get the opportunity to ask questions and test their knowledge through virtual interaction. Further details can be found – here Registration details can be found – here Sapphire Eyecare at Chewton Glen – 09 October …

16 September 2023

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 8 September 2023

Scope Eyecare CPD Webinar 12 September 2023 Scope Eyecare would like to invite you to a webinar Host – Mike Horler, consultant optometrist in medical retina at Sussex eye hospital. Title – AMD, Doing the best for our patients now and in the future Date – Tuesday 12th September 2023, 7:00pm – 8:00pm CPD Points – …

11 September 2023

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

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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