The East Sussex LOC would like to invite all members to attend its Annual General Meeting which will be held online on Wednesday 15th March 2023, starting at 7pm. For more information, please click on the link below. This year, there are 4 places up for election on the East Sussex Local Optical Committee. If …
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2 February 2023
Please find attached briefing update for pre-authorisation of Adult GOS 4 claims and the template for how to claim for an adult GOS4. GOS 4 Template v3.7 GOS 4 Briefing updated 20210604_0
23 January 2023
Please click here for details of the upcoming College of Optometrists Council Elections. The closing date for applications is midday on 17th February 2023.
11 January 2023
Please find below details about an education event being held in Worthing, next week, organised by West Sussex Local Optical Committee and sponsored by Goring Hall Hospital Local Consultant, Mrs Patel Gordon-Bennett will be covering diabetic retinopathy management, cataract surgery and common retinal conditions on 11th January 2023. Location: Brewhouse & Kitchen Beechwood Hall, Wykeham …
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4 January 2023
You may have recently seen an email sent to contractors regarding the Surrey and Sussex (SASH) guidance for community optometrists seeing young children. We wish to inform you all that the content of the document does not have the approval of either Surrey or Sussex (East and West) Local Optical Committees and due to concerns …
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9 November 2022
Please click here for information on a Glaucoma CPD event being run by Innovation Eye Clinic & Scope on Wednesday 23rd November, starting at 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm). The event will take place in the Mansell McTaggart Lounge, AMEX Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL. To register, please click here and for more information, please email elainephillips@scopeeyecare.com or telephone 07495 345487.
8 November 2022
The LOC are keen to gauge the provision of pre and post-op cataract services across East Sussex. As the contracts held by practices are with the ICB (formerly the CCGs), the LOC would like to update its list of providers so it can help support both the practices and the ICB should any queries arise. …
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24 October 2022
Education Event Wednesday 2nd November 2022 The ophthalmology department at Southlands Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea are intending to reinstate the regular education events that were held pre-COVID and are planning a series of evening meetings. West Sussex LOC would like to let you know about the first event, a face-to-face meeting and lecture by ophthalmologist Mr Masoud …
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17 October 2022
Please click here for information on a Glaucoma CPD event being run by Innovation Eye Clinic & Scope on Wednesday 23rd November, starting at 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm). The event will take place in the Mansell McTaggart Lounge, AMEX Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL. To register, please click here and for more information, please email elainephillips@scopeeyecare.com or telephone 07495 345487.
17 October 2022
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England. To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, the NHSBSA will be delivering a GOC approved interactive CPD presentation. The CPD presentation will be free of charge …
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30 September 2022
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
