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Wiltshire LOC is here to serve Optical Practices in Wiltshire

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Our next meetings:

Wednesday 7th October 2026, Virtual

Wednesday 13th January 2027, Virtual

Wednesday 24th March 2027, The Bear, Devizes

If you would like to attend any meetings please email contact@wiltshireloc.org.uk

AGM

Wednesday 28th April 2027, Venue to be confirmed. Will include whole day CPD lectures.

 

Wiltshire LOC Latest News

Latest Local News from Wiltshire LOC – 09 July 2026

Secure Referrals to the Eye Care Navigation Service (ECNS) – Important Reminder Practices referring patients into the Eye Care Navigation Service (ECNS) across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) are reminded that patient information must only be shared using secure communication methods. If you are referring via OPERA, no additional action is required. However, if referrals …

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9 July 2026

Important: Wiltshire LOC Guidance on the New Eye Care Navigation Service (from 6 July 2026)

Please find enclosed a letter from Wiltshire LOC Chair Colin Gault regarding the new Eye Care Navigation Service being introduced from 6 July 2026.  Letter about referrals.pdf This letter provides clarification following recent discussions with Primary Eyecare Services (PES), LOCSU, OFNC, and neighbouring LOCs regarding the transfer of the existing Referral Support Service to PES. …

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3 July 2026

Important! OFNC Survey: Contractors Urged to Share Evidence on Unfunded GOS Work  

Important! OFNC Survey: Contractors Urged to Share Evidence on Unfunded GOS Work The Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) is calling on all contractors in England to take part in a new confidential survey (by the 22nd June 2026) designed to capture the scale of unfunded workload associated with GOS delivery, as well as wider cost pressures …

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4 June 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Bulletin – 10 July 2026, Issue 92

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting. 

10 July 2026

Early Diagnosis is Key – Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026

Organised by Glaucoma UK, the week encourages patients, eye care providers and the public to hold conversations about glaucoma.

6 July 2026

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Our next meetings:

Wednesday 7th October 2026, Virtual

Wednesday 13th January 2027, Virtual

Wednesday 24th March 2027, The Bear, Devizes

If you would like to attend any meetings please email contact@wiltshireloc.org.uk

AGM

Wednesday 28th April 2027, Venue to be confirmed. Will include whole day CPD lectures.

 

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