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Latest News from Wiltshire LOC – 09 October 2026

Menopause Awareness Month: The Link Between Menopause and Eye Health October is Menopause Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to highlight an important but often overlooked aspect of women’s health: eye health. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can have a significant impact on the ocular surface, increasing the risk of dry eye disease and related …

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9 October 2026

Latest News from Wiltshire LOC – 02 October 2026

AI in Eye Care CPD Event How AI is Transforming Digital Eye Care – and What Comes Next Practice Plus Group is hosting an online CPD event exploring how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are reshaping eye care. The session will cover topics including clinical AI, teleophthalmology, virtual clinics, home monitoring and patient-facing technologies, with …

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2 October 2026

Optometry Bulletin September 2026

Optometry Bulletin September 2026 Please find enclosed a copy of the Optometry Bulletin for September 2026, produced by NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub. September 2026 Bulletin

30 September 2026

CPD Event: How AI is Transforming Digital Eye Care

CPD Event: How AI is Transforming Digital Eye Care – and What Comes Next Tuesday 20 October | 6:30pm to 8:00pm Online via Microsoft Teams 2 CPD Points Available   Practice Plus Group is pleased to host this engaging CPD event exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming modern eye care. The session will cover current …

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29 September 2026

Latest News from Wiltshire LOC – 29 September 2026

OPERA Update: Improved Episode Management Primary Eyecare Services has introduced an enhancement to the ‘Update Episode’ function within OPERA.Previously, selecting “Update Episode” redirected users to an external JotForm. The process is now completed entirely within OPERA through a new integrated form, creating a more streamlined and efficient user experience. Key Changes Update requests can now …

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29 September 2026

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

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