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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 News from Wiltshire LOC – 04 September 2026

BSW Eye Care Navigation Service: Help Shape Future Referrals The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Eye Care Navigation Service (ECNS) launched on 7 July 2026, providing practitioners with two ways to refer patients into the service: Via secure email to cnech.pecservices@nhs.net Via the OPERA GOS18 module While both referral routes remain available, Primary Eyecare …

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4 September 2026

Latest News from Wiltshire LOC – 21 August 2026

Action Required: Quality in Optometry (QiO) 2025-2028 Submission Priority Update for GOS Contractors Optometry Southwest has issued a reminder for all General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) contractors to complete their Quality in Optometry (QiO) 2025-2028 self-assessment submission, a mandatory requirement under GOS contractual terms. The QiO programme is a national assurance process designed to support consistency, safety …

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21 August 2026

Latest Local News from Wiltshire LOC – 16 July 2026

Important Update: BSW Eye Care Navigation Service (ECNS) Referrals Primary Eyecare Services has issued an important reminder for all practitioners referring patients to the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Eye Care Navigation Service (ECNS) via email. Ensure Clinical Information Is Included in the Referral Letter When sending referrals to cnech.pecservices@nhs.net, all relevant …

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16 July 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

Take Action for Good Eye Health: National Eye Health Week 2026

Eye Health UK, the charity responsible for running National Eye Health Week (NEHW), is inviting LOCs to come together with their local community to focus on action for good eye health during the Week, which takes place 21-27 September 2026.

2 September 2026

OFNC Update to Contractors and LOCs

I am writing on behalf of OFNC to update you on national developments concerning GOS funding, eRS implementation and related negotiations.

7 August 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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