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We have released 6 CPD articles that provide guidance on how to use early re-test codes 1 to 6 on GOS forms in England. These articles are aimed at GOC registrants in England. Each CPD article guides you through the process of submitting early re-…

Free CPD for General Optical Council registrants: Claiming GOS 3 vouchers in England (C-104748) We have released free CPD that provides guidance on claiming GOS 3 vouchers. The CPD covers: what a GOS 3 voucher is    when it is appropriate to…

The purpose of the quarterly DAF report is to support a standardised approach to contract performance managementmm and to effectively make use of the extensive data currently available.   Indicators used are designed to be informative about overall…

This year's dental practice written complaints data collection (KO41b) will open on Monday 10 June 2024.  The collection covers complaints made by or on behalf of patients between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.  This year's collection period…

Combatting antimicrobial resistance, the UK’s second five-year national action plan promotes optimal use of antimicrobials in humans to ensure safe, effective care by strengthening antimicrobial stewardship programmes. It aims to reduce UK…

The Pharmacy Contract - FP57 refunds dataset shows the total payment amount for FP57 refunds pharmacy contract payments and the total number of pharmacies receiving FP57 refunds pharmacy contract payments for each Integrated Care Board (ICB). This…

The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for verifying claims for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. If a patient can’t prove their entitlement, they are required to pay a penalty charge of up to £100 – as well as the original…

A new data privacy law will be introduced in the UK in May 2018. As a result, we’ve published a new privacy notice to make it easier for patients to find out how the NHS Business Services Authority uses and protects their prescription information.…

The general basic rule is that a contribution tier for existing Officers Scheme members is set using the previous years’ pensionable earnings or whole time equivalent for members working part time. This is unless there has been, or there is, a…

This policy applies to anyone who works (or has worked) in the NHSBSA, or for an independent organisation that provides NHSBSA services. This includes agency workers, temporary workers, students, and volunteers. Policy and contact details are…