SpaMedica CPD Event – Preparing your patients for Cataract Surgery – 3 interactive points 5/12/24

OFNC update on delays: 2025/26 fees, Pre-reg and CPD grants

The following statement was released by OFNC: Primary eye care providers have been in touch to ask for updates on fees and when they can claim CPD grants. Since the last update on 20 March, OFNC has been in discussions with NHS England about the data it was using to propose 2025/26 fees. The OFNC had …

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17 November 2025

SpaMedica CPD Event – OCT Interpretation – 19 November 2025

SpaMedica Swindon are hosting a CPD evening focused on OCT interpretation. CPD Points: 3 (SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider) Presenter: Aesha Chauhan, Regional Optometrist Lead Audience: Optometrists, Specialty Optometrists (AS/SP/IP), and Dispensing Opticians Learning Domains: Practical guidance on interpreting OCT scans Exploration of commonly occurring pathologies identified via OCT Case-based …

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17 November 2025

Wiltshire LOC News – CPD Events

Wiltshire LOC love to keep you informed of the latest CPD events on offer to you. This month Practice Plus Group are offering two events as follows: 1. Review of Common Macular Diseases Date & Time: Tuesday 18 November 2025, 6.30pm – 7.45pm Location: Online via Teams CPD Points: 1 Course Overview: This session will provide a comprehensive …

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11 November 2025

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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24 September 2025

National Eye Health Week 22-28 September 2025

Dear Colleagues,  National Eye Health Week 2025 – Vision Matters This week marks the start of National Eye Health Week (22–28 September), and Wiltshire LOC is proud to support the nationwide Vision Matters campaign, raising awareness of the importance of good eye health and regular sight tests. Why Vision Matters Sight is our most precious sense, yet many …

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22 September 2025

Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) Alert – Zaditen Recall

A Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) alert has been issued impacting Zaditen eye drops. Please share this alert with clinicians within your practice. CAS Alert Zaditen

28 August 2025

CUES Frequently Asked Questions

Following PES recent CUES clinical and screening webinars, we would like to share some of the frequently asked questions. These can be found here on the CUES II section of our help pages

22 July 2025

Rejected Referral Survey

The National Optometry Forum has requested a regional survey for information on rejected referrals. The information you provide will very helpful and greatly appreciated. The survey will take less that 2 minutes and can be found below: Rejected Referral Survey

22 July 2025