Routine referrals from Optical Practices
18 April 2023
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 referred via EACH.
The plan is for the provider to start to reject all routine referrals received direct from optical practices from the 1st May 2023.
Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Lincolnshire LOC.
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