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GOC Statement on the re-opening of optical practices during the COVID-19 emergency

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 12.06.20

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

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OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

Regional Optical Conferences Take Place Across England

Over the last two weeks, LOCSU have been travelling across England for the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs).

28 November 2024

Save the Date for NOC 2025!

Our flagship event is back in 2025 bringing together the optical community for another outstanding session of sharing, learning, and networking.

28 November 2024

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