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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

A March meeting of the AOP Council raised key areas for the AOP to support practices and optometrists in the coming months

The increase is the first boost to GOS funding since 2015

A recent policy report has examined the performance of community optometry before and during the pandemic, presenting a series of future-proofing recommendations

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

PCSE has shared advice for contractors who are not able to submit claims online and have run out of the new style forms

Professional bodies discussed the challenges that 2020 has brought to the profession and key focuses for the path ahead at Alcon’s ‘Alconversation’ event

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

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