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The AOP has released an in depth guide for making accurate GOS claims in England

16 May 2022

The General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fees and claims process can be complex, so if you’re a performer or provider of GOS services in England, follow their advice on how to make accurate claims and avoiding reclaims by following this link:

Making accurate claims in England

Lincolnshire LOC Latest News

Emergency referral form launch on Cinapsis – Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Please see below slide pack on information on the launch – a further slide pack will be made available soon on how to use the form. OPTICAL PRACTICES INFORMATION PACK 1 EYE CASUALTY REFERRALS

18 January 2025

CPD event – Sunday 18th May 2025 

Save the date – Sunday 18th May 2025 Face to face CPD event ran by Perceptive on the outskirts of Lincoln. More details will be sent out nearer the time to our mailing list and put on the website. This event is shaping up to be a great day of interaction and learning so definitely …

12 January 2025

Open Meeting 25th November 7pm on Teams.

An invite has been sent out to all on our mailing list to join our open LOC meeting on Monday 25th November at 7pm. If you have not received an invite and wish to join please get in touch by email to  comms.lincsloc@outlook.com The agenda will be uploaded shortly.

16 November 2024

Save the date : AGM 2024

Lincolnshire LOC’s AGM will take place on Monday 8th July at 7pm. More information to follow, we hope you can make it! 

1 February 2024

Spa Medica CPD Event

CPD Event – Beyond Accreditation – June 21st | SpaMedica

20 May 2023

Routine referrals from Optical Practices

The LOC has been made aware that some Lincolnshire optical practices are sending routine referrals direct to providers. The ICB has met with this particular provider and they are happy to start rejecting routine referrals back to the optical practice with the instruction to refer via the EACH. Please be reminded that ALL routine referrals should be …

18 April 2023

Annual General Meeting 2023

To download a nomination form please click here

25 February 2023

Merger of Ophthalmology Triage Pathways

Please review the updated Local Referrals Pathways, all routine referrals are now being processed by Lincolnshire EACH as of the 24th October 2022.

27 October 2022

Update from NHS Midlands regarding mask wearing

Please view the correspondence for the attention of colleagues regarding masks below, this has been shared by the College of Optometrists so most should be aware. Mask Wearing – 5th July 2022

10 July 2022

LOCSU’s page for current research

LOCSU have a page for those who wish to get involved and participate in current, follow the link : research – LOCSU

21 June 2022

LOCSU Latest news

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

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

2 December 2024