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The increase is the first boost to GOS funding since 2015
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A recent policy report has examined the performance of community optometry before and during the pandemic, presenting a series of future-proofing recommendations
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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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Professional bodies discussed the challenges that 2020 has brought to the profession and key focuses for the path ahead at Alcon’s ‘Alconversation’ event
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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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Brian Tompkins has had GOS forms at his Northampton practice since they were “green and ancient.” He tells OT why it was time to change
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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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The process to claim for a CET grant in England has changed in 2020, meaning applicants will need to complete the entire process online. Henry Leonard, head of clinical and regulatory at the AOP, breaks it down
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Primary Care Support England will pause the roll-out to new users to allow for a review of the system to ensure continuity of service as volumes grow