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DHSC PPE Portal: user research
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) would like to invite you to take part in user research for a new platform that will replace the current PPE Portal.
DHSC…
End of temporary arrangement for GOS 3 dispensing
Due to COVID-19, in April 2020, NHS England and NHS Improvement advised of a temporary arrangement for GOS 3 claims for clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) patients. In their standard operating procedure for optical settings, they advised that…
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…
CET training resource for GOS contractors
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Provider Assurance Ophthalmic Services team has released a new training resource for NHS General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) contractors in England.
You can access the resource Making accurate General…
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…
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…
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 for General Optical Council registrants in England: Guidance on how to use early re-test codes 1-6 on GOS forms in England.
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 events for optometrists - November 2022 and January 2023
We're offering optometrists in England one free point towards their Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Optometrists in England can sign up to one of three free CPD sessions, run by our clinical advisors. The virtual sessions will provide…