Primary Eyecare Services are recruiting Service Leads. Primary Eyecare Services are the largest provider of eyecare services delivered through primary care optical practices. We are recruiting Service Leads to support the delivery of our services. The role is an exciting opportunity to support local practices and hospitals in the development and delivery of eyecare …
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15 September 2021
Berkshire LOC and the attendees would like to extend our thanks to Andy Sanders from Hoya for a great and informative CET session tonight regarding Myopia Control. Details of the session are below: The lecture covers the prevalence of Myopia and associated eye conditions and the different modalities that may help slow its progression from …
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8 September 2021
The national eye care recovery and transformation programme (NECRTP) team has launched a new website, the Eye Care Hub, on NHS Futures. This is an eyecare-specific site which contains a comprehensive set of information, guidance, and a wide range of materials to support systems, providers, and professionals in implementing the NHS England recovery guidance on …
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1 September 2021
Optometry PPE Engagement Panel The Department of Health & Social Care is recruiting panel members for Optometry PPE engagement panels to gather feedback on the quality and quantity of PPE provided to meet service needs. The purpose of the panels is to provide end-user customers the opportunity to discuss their (COVID) PPE provision experiences, in …
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27 August 2021
Covid 19 – Resumption of patient signatures on GOS Forms 25 August 2021 The DHSC has informed OFNC that the COVID-19 suspension of the requirement for patient signatures on GOS forms will end on 31 August 2021. This means that patient signatures will be required on all GOS forms from Wednesday 1 September. Patient signatures …
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25 August 2021
We’re pleased to confirm the following improvements have been made to our online Ophthalmic solution following system maintenance which took place on Tuesday 13 July: The issue that was preventing PCSE Online users from signing across the whole of the signature box during the past week has now been resolved PVN same …
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25 August 2021
‘City University, London is conducting research into the how eye care practitioners in the U.K. manage dry eye disease. The data is being collected by distributing a questionnaire to eye care practitioners around the country. Your contribution to this research will be hugely valuable, so please take the time to complete the questionnaire in the …
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19 August 2021
Patients are not automatically entitled to a spare pair of spectacles of the same prescription under GOS, but permission may be sought from the NHS England Regional Local Team (RLT) to supply a second pair in “exceptional circumstances” by submitting a second pair application form. Second pairs should not be provided “just in case” …
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17 August 2021
National Briefing Pre-authorisation of Adult GOS 4 claims Under GOS (General Ophthalmic Services) Regulations (Optical Payments and Charges Regulations 2013) children and adult patients who qualify for GOS can receive a repair or replacement voucher (GOS4) if they lose or damage their glasses. Children qualify for unlimited repair and replacements, but adults only qualify if …
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16 August 2021
Dear colleague Updated PHE guidance on NHS staff and student self-isolation and return to work following COVID-19 contact As of 16 August 2021 the government is changing the requirements to self-isolate following a positive COVID-19 contact. We’re writing to inform you of how this change will impact staff and students working in the NHS. This …
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16 August 2021
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has published its review of the General Optical Council’s performance in 2023-24.
12 March 2025
This year’s event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
6 March 2025
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