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New PPE Portal
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC):
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), in partnership with NHS Supply Chain, have implemented a new PPE Portal platform to ensure continued access to…
Final call to submit your annual GOS complaints return
If you’re a General Ophthalmic Services contractor operating in England, you must submit your annual GOS complaints return before 11:59pm on Friday 3 September.
Under General Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008, you’re required to submit an…
Under the Lens: Pre-authorising your GOS 4 vouchers
Did you know we process all GOS 4 pre-authorisation requests to repair or replace patient’s glasses? Read Under the Lens: Pre-authorising your GOS 4 vouchers (Word: 102KB) to find out more information. In the article, we cover:
what is a GOS 4…
Flu vaccine survey for GOS contractors
It’s more important than ever to ensure staff and patients are protected from flu. The flu vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine.
On behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement, we’ve created a survey to understand how many frontline healthcare…
End to temporary suspension of submission of patient signatures on pharmacy, dental and eye care forms
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Since 1 November 2020 to 31 August 2021 the requirement for patient (or their representatives) signatures on NHS prescription, dental and eye care forms was…
Free CPD for General Optical Council registrants in England: Claiming sight tests and glasses in 2023 (C-105141)
We're hosting a 1-hour online lecture for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists. Our clinical team will provide guidance on claiming sight tests and glasses for NHS patients.
The lecture will also cover:
the common practice scenarios that you…
Deadline to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
All GOS practices that have access to NHS patient data and systems must register and complete the Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit annually. This toolkit provides assurance that you are practising good data security and that personal…
Free CPD events
Our Provider Assurance Ophthalmic team undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England.
To assist contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, our team of…
Free CPD events for dispensing opticians – new dates added (December and January)
Due to the high number of sign-ups we’ve had for our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events for dispensing opticians, we’ve added more dates.
Dispensing opticians in England can sign up to one of our free CPD sessions, run by clinical…