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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…
Guidance on how to apply for a GOS contract in England
Guidance on how to apply for a GOS contract in England (C-103224)' (Word: 173KB) provides one non-interactive CPD point. It is suitable for all GOC registrants in England and will take one hour to complete…
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…