Capita’s new PCSE managing director, Simon England, apologises for service issues to NOC conference attendees

AOP council meeting discusses protected functions in the face of government regulatory reform

Capita payment problems to be ‘fully resolved’ by the end of the year, according to action plan

Optometrist Ceri Smith-Jaynes prepares to become a student all over again after deciding to pursue a further IP qualification

The OC and LOCSU have labelled NHS England’s response to their open letter regarding Capita ‘very disappointing’

Conference presents a ‘huge learning opportunity’ on how the sector is being propelled forward by the new minor eye conditions service, says LOCSU

The Optical Confederation and British Medical Association express ongoing concerns about Capita’s support service provision

IT services division of the National Eyecare Group ‘proud to be the first PMS provider in the UK’ to submit GOS forms via NHS Scotland’s e-payments system

Practices stung by late GOS payments from Capita will be able to make a standard claim for financial losses after OC negotiations

OT  poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we cover applying for the CET grant