Further to the announcement sent earlier today, PCSE have planned some events to help with the roll out of the changes for eGOS. Please see attached link to the first event designed to give a quick overview of the basics – registering users, logging in, creating and submitting claims and viewing statements. First event: Tuesday 28th …
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21 July 2020
20.07.20 Dear colleagues Changes to GOS claims We are writing to inform you about an upcoming change in GOS claims forms. With practices now moving to submitting GOS claims online, the current paper GOS forms will cease on 30 September 2020. New style paper forms, designed for use if online claims are not possible, will …
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21 July 2020
The OFNC is still working with NHS England on potential further Covid-19 funding for optical practices, following the end of the first phase of funding on 30 June. It has now been agreed that while these negotiations continue, the previous level of Covid-19 funding for GOS contractors in England will continue for a further month …
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20 July 2020
Hours: 16 per week Location: Reading Salary: £8,873.28 (£20,787.00 FTE) Closing date: 21 July 2020 Berkshire Vision has a wonderful opportunity for a Sight Loss Support Officer to provide invaluable support work for our Members. We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting our Members to live enriched lives by assessing and meet …
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11 July 2020
As the profession is aware, NHS England’s Covid-19 funding for optical practices during the first phase of the pandemic ended on 30 June. The OFNC submitted new funding proposals to NHS England on 16 June, and the following day NHS England publicly committed to work with us on Covid-19 funding requirements for the next phase. …
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3 July 2020
Berkshire CCGs are putting together a list of domicillary service providers who will visit care homes. Please complete the attached form if you would like your details to be included. BERKSHIRE DOMICILLARY PROVIDERS
2 July 2020
In our recent discussions with NHS England on COVID-19 funding for optical practices in England, the OFNC has stressed the need for ongoing support in the event of local or regional lockdowns being introduced. This morning the OFNC met NHS England again and discussed the position in Leicester. We understand that NHS England is planning …
30 June 2020
Our colleagues in the NHSE/I South West Regional Team have provided a presentation on Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) for community optical staff. IPC PRESENTATION I hope that the advice provided during this presentation will assist you in your practice. Best wishes, Pharmacy and Optometry NHS England and NHS Improvement – South East Region
22 June 2020
NOC 2020 to be a Virtual Event In light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation, it has been decided that the National Optical Conference should not be a face to face event in 2020. Our top priority is the health, safety and well-being of LOC members and LOCSU staff and this cannot be guaranteed at …
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19 June 2020
Today NHS England has finally issued new guidance and an updated standard operating procedure (SOP), confirming that the sector can once again provide the full range of GOS services with immediate effect, subject to appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. The OFNC welcomes the return of NHS sight testing in England in line with …
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17 June 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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