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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 for General Optical Council registrants: Claiming GOS 3 vouchers in England
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…
Free CPD for General Optical Council registrants in England: Intraocular lenses national patient safety alert webinar
We have released a free webinar on Nidek EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses (IOLs). The webinar is aimed at optometrists, dispensing opticians and General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) contractors in England.
The…
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…
CPD webinar on intraocular lenses
Our Provider Assurance clinical team is hosting a webinar on NIDEK EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses (IOLs). The webinar is aimed at optometrists, dispensing opticians and General Ophthalmic Services (GOS)…
GOS contractors can apply for an NHS Egress account
We're aware that some locum clinicians and practices affiliated to GOS contractors holding more than 10 contracts (including their franchisees and joint venture practices) might not have been able to set up an NHSmail account. We understand that you…
The annual GOS complaints submission is live
Under General Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008, all contractors are required to complete and submit an annual form providing the number of written NHS complaints received for General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in their practice.
As last year’s…
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…
Submit your annual GOS complaints return before the deadline
Under General Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008, you’re required to submit an annual form providing the number of written NHS complaints your practice has received.
As last year’s annual collection was paused due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you…