Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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A temporary suspension of the requirement for patients to sign GOS forms will continue until 31 August
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The latest GOS statistics reveal a 34% decrease in the number of sight tests performed compared to the previous year
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From sight test funding to mega mergers and the environmental impact of PPE, OT explores five issues facing the profession
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The increase is the first boost to GOS funding since 2015
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The OFNC says the decision “shows a lack of regard for the small number of practices that still need help,” and confirmed negotiations will not continue
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PCSE has shared advice for contractors who are not able to submit claims online and have run out of the new style forms
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Move described as ‘fair and simple solution’ to reimburse practices for PPE costs incurred before online portal was accessible to contractors
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GOS contractors that meet an activity threshold will receive funding for August and September, while all contractors will be reimbursed for PPE
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After reports of a pause on payment processing, the OFNC has clarified that support payments for September may be made retrospectively
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From better technology to equal access to sight tests, optometrists share seven changes they would like to see in NHS England