AOP head of clinical and regulatory, Henry Leonard, advises practices on how to respond to GOS reclaims in England

Many hands were raised by delegates at the Optix conference this week when asked if they were considering going private in the future

PMS providers have been integrating electronic referral systems along with other key features to aid practices. OT  looks at a number of updates

NHS England has clarified the process for providing GOS sight tests to refugees if they have not yet received health cost paperwork

The DHSC has confirmed that the temporary suspension of the requirement for patient signatures will finish at the end of August

A temporary suspension of the requirement for patients to sign GOS forms will continue until 31 August

The latest GOS statistics reveal a 34% decrease in the number of sight tests performed compared to the previous year

From sight test funding to mega mergers and the environmental impact of PPE, OT  explores five issues facing the profession

16 ECPs tell OT  what they think the next year will bring, from increased reliance on domiciliary care to long-term changes to sight testing

An increase to the GOS sight test fee remains a focus for the negotiating body