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
We have published a statement on the re-opening of optical practices during the COVID-19 emergency. In summary, the statement covers the following: NHS eye care services are suspended for all but urgent, essential or emergency care, pending further announcements by the NHS in the four UK nations. Opticians in the UK have always been exempted …
12 June 2020
OFNC Statement: Financial Support for GOS Contractors in England 12 June 2020 The OFNC is today sending an urgent open letter to Ministers at DHSC about recent messaging from NHS England which suggests financial support to help optical practices deal with COVID-19 may stop at the end of June. OFNC statement on support 12.06.20
12 June 2020
This year’s event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
6 March 2025
It’s fitting that LOCSU’s newest board director became an optometrist as the result of a chance conversation.
28 February 2025
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