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Welcome to Hampshire LOC

Hampshire Local Optical Committee (LOC) is a statutory body established to represent Optometrists, Contact Lens Opticians and Dispensing Opticians providing General Ophthalmic Services in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth City and Southampton City. The remit of the LOC is set out in its constitution.

The LOC represents primary care optical services by working closely with NHS England, Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) and local hospital trusts.

The work of the LOC is funded by the collection of a statutory levy, based on a percentage of NHS sight test fee income.  The amount deducted, calculated after drawing up the budget, is agreed by a resolution at the AGM. Accounts and a report of the LOC’s work are produced for the AGM.

The committee meets alternate months via remote video link. To join future meetings contact us for the link!

Our Privacy Statement can be found HERE.

Next Meeting – 19:30, 14th May 2024

Hampshire LOC Latest News

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

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LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Update on GOS Fees 2024/25

Many contractors have been asking for news about fees and grants. 

5 March 2024

Free Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training for Optical Staff

The Health and Social Care Act 2022 has made it a requirement of all CQC regulated health and care providers that all their staff receive mandatory learning disability and autism awareness training by people with lived experience.

29 February 2024

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Next Meeting – 19:30, 14th May 2024

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