Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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Video and webinars from PCSE support users to move their GOS claims online
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GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England
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Optical practices in Scotland can continue offering a full range of services in the new lockdown, the government has confirmed
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Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19
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A legal requirement to stay at home except for essential purposes will be introduced as of midnight tonight
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The new rules on business closures confirm that opticians and audiology can continue to operate as normal
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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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Concerns have been raised by the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee about the lack of clarity provided by NHS England on financial support