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Our next meeting:

08 July 2025, The Bear Hotel, Devizes

Please email our contact email if you would like to attend

Wiltshire LOC Latest News

Emergency and Urgent Referrals to Salisbury District Hospital

Please be aware that when referring urgent or emergency patients to Salisbury District Hospital, if a patient needs to be seen in less than a week, they must be referred as an emergency in order to be triaged within the appropriate timeframe. Once you have submitted your CUES episode with the assessment outcome as ‘Emergency …

3 October 2025

Wiltshire LOC News – CPD and Research Opportunities

Dear Colleagues, Wiltshire LOC continues to champion professional development and patient-centred care. This month’s highlights include a CPD session on inclusive practice, a research survey on glaucoma referrals, and a hospital open day celebrating innovation in cataract services. Glaucoma Referral Practices – Research Survey Primary care optometrists in the Salisbury District Hospital catchment area are …

29 September 2025

National Eye Health Week – Day 3: Eyes at work

Whether you’re behind a desk, on the road, or working outdoors, your eyes are working just as hard as you are. Today, Wiltshire LOC joins the nationwide campaign to spotlight the importance of protecting your vision in the workplace. Why Eyes at Work Matter From screen glare and poor lighting to airborne irritants and eye …

24 September 2025

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Registration Deadline Extended for Membership Development Day

The deadline to register for our upcoming Membership Development Day has been extended by a week, and will now close on Wednesday 12th November.

5 November 2025

Millie Fellows

We are extremely saddened to share the passing of Millie Fellows on Monday 15 September 2025.

29 October 2025

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Our next meeting:

08 July 2025, The Bear Hotel, Devizes

Please email our contact email if you would like to attend

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