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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

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

Wiltshire LOC AGM – May 13th 2026

Book you place now! Use the flyer below for more information and book you place here: Wiltshire LOC AGM & CPD Lecture 13th May 2026 – Fill in form wiltshire_loc_agm_print.pdf

27 April 2026

Save the Date! Wiltshire LOC AGM & Education Evening 13th May 2026!

To all Local Contractors and Performers in the Wiltshire LOC area Notification of Annual General Meeting (AGM) The Annual General Meeting of Wiltshire Local Optical Committee will take place on: Wednesday 13th May 2026 The Bear Hotel, Devizes, SN10 1HS We are pleased to confirm that this year’s AGM will be returning to The Bear Hotel, Devizes, …

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1 April 2026

PPV Information

Latest guide from NHS SW There is a page for contractors on the BSA website about PPV which includes guidance on PPV, a video regarding submitting the evidence and the informal dispute process Post-payment verification (PPV) | NHSBSA The information that the BSA have provided about the dispute process is as follows: 1.         Once the PPV …

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3 February 2026

PES Update: New OPERA Functionality for Amending Referral Appointment Dates

PES has shared an update regarding new functionality within OPERA that may be helpful for practices delivering commissioned services. Practices and practitioners are now able to amend appointment dates for the following services directly within OPERA: Post Cataract Integrated Children’s Service Glaucoma Monitoring Pre‑Cataract Referral Services MECS Post‑Vision Screening referrals This enhancement allows revised appointment …

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12 January 2026