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
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Hampshire LOC Latest News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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12 June 2023
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 June 2023 (EDITTED 5TH JUNE)
Non Subfoveal Geographic Atrophy – UHS Trial Professor Andrew Lotery is looking for patients with GA and no history of wet AMD in either eye. This is for an observational study but may lead on to a treatment trial. Patients can be referred via dimitrios.kalogeropoulos@uhs.nhs.uk. If possible they would like patient details address, dob and …
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3 June 2023
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 12 May 2023
Important Contact Update 1. Mid Hampshire fast-track WET AMD via PracticePlusGroup. Updated information and email address on the website https://www.loc-online.co.uk/hampshire-loc/urgent-and-emergency-referrals/ 2. Emergency email address for Winchester hospital neck@hhft.nhs.uk North and Mid Hampshire CUES Relaunch Evening – 22 May 2023 Dear Colleagues, Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce a virtual Community Urgent …
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12 May 2023
Hampshire LOC AGM Special – 26 April 2023
Notification of Hampshire LOC AGM – 07 June 2023 To be held at Solent Hotel and Spa Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here Address – Solent Hotel and Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ This event is open to Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors and associated Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians …
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27 April 2023
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 April 2023
Hampshire LOC AGM 07 June 2023 – Solent Hotel and Spa, Whiteley PO15 7AJ We are holding this year’s AGM on 07 June 2023 at the: Solent Hotel & Spa Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AJ The evening will commence with registration and buffet from 18:30 – 19:15 and will then be followed by …
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23 April 2023
LOCSU Latest News
LOCSU Is Excited To Announce That Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) Is Now Live!
This year’s event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
6 March 2025
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