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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…
Patient exemption checking: a guide for ophthalmic teams in England
From 1 September 2021, the temporary signature suspension has been lifted. Patients, or their representatives, will again be required to sign the reverse of NHS prescription, dental and eye care forms, or tokens for prescriptions presented at the…
PPE Portal registration
The following is an announcement on behalf of DHSC:
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) encourages and urges all Optometrists with an NHS contract to continue registering with HM Government’s PPE Portal to order COVID-19 PPE, free of…
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-…
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…