Health services

While discussions with NHS England are ongoing, the OFNC highlighted a need for “targeted, short-term financial support” for practices experiencing a significant downturn in activity

The pioneering study has been awarded a Research for Patient and Public Benefit grant from Health and Care Research Wales

Optometrist Rupesh Bagdai reflects on a service that provides eye care to the homeless, asylum seekers and other hard to reach groups

Video and webinars from PCSE support users to move their GOS claims online

GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England

Optical practices in Scotland can continue offering a full range of services in the new lockdown, the government has confirmed

Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19

A legal requirement to stay at home except for essential purposes will be introduced as of midnight tonight

The new rules on business closures confirm that opticians and audiology can continue to operate as normal

Move described as ‘fair and simple solution’ to reimburse practices for PPE costs incurred before online portal was accessible to contractors