Further to the information sent out at the end of 2020, we have been advised that the go live date for the post cataract scheme at The Royal Berkshire Hospital will be confirmed soon. If you have not yet received your onboarding invitation to Opera, practices can start their Opera registration using this link We …
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14 January 2021
Getting online is simple, to help you get started and to support you through the transition we have designed a number of resources for you. To access these resources or to find out what other contractors are saying about the online GOS claims service read more at the PCSE website here. To find out more about online GOS claims – book …
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14 January 2021
Please see attached form for completion by all optical staff in Berkshire East to be added to the COVID-19 vaccination list. Please complete this form by midnight on Tuesday 19th January. Please use this link or the QR code below to register. For Berkshire West optical staff, please be advised we are still waiting for …
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14 January 2021
Following the introduction of a new national lockdown in England this week, the OFNC has continued its discussions with NHS England on potential additional support for optical practices affected by the new restrictions. Under the new rules optical practices are able to remain open, prioritising essential and urgent care and also offering routine care …
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8 January 2021
LOCSU NEWS RELEASE 08 January 2021 Vaccination update Many of you have been in touch to ask about the Covid-19 vaccination programme. All UK representative bodies are working together and will keep the sector up to date with developments. At this stage, it is important to note the following: All optical practice staff are a …
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8 January 2021
This covers Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire, from Bucks CCG. Further to your recent email regarding Covid vaccination, I have had confirmation from the Vaccine Programme team that optoms have not been forgotten and are definitely in priority group 2. At present, in line with national guidance, the Priority 1 cohorts – care home …
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7 January 2021
Wishing all opticians in Berkshire a Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2021!
25 December 2020
PCSE has announced that their onboarding process for online GOS claims has reopened. Any contractors who have not yet started to submit GOS claims online should read on and take action. Users will now benefit from a number of service improvements which have been implemented over the past two months that have enhanced system performance. …
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18 December 2020
As explained in previous OFNC updates, OFNC has agreed with NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) that NHS-funded PPE would be provided to all GOS contractors, and OFNC has continued to work with NHS England on a pragmatic solution to reimburse practices for PPE costs they incurred before …
18 December 2020
20th January 2021 – 7pm South East Region LOCs. https://papilloedema-is-it-or-isnt-it-20-january-2021.eventbrite.co.uk About this Event Join our live webinar to hear Lorcan Butler, Optical Engagement Manager, and Susan Mollan, Ophthalmologist discuss different strategies for the management of Papilloedema. This life-threatening condition needs urgent emergency referral when detected, however there are still a large …
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17 December 2020
NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.
2 December 2024
New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.
29 November 2024
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