Category: NHS & GOS
100% Optical Event 25th-27th February
We have been asked by NHS England to circulate the following information. The NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) team will be exhibiting at the 100% Optical event between 25-27 February 2023. Please click here for information. The NHS BSA team manage the NHS GOS contract administration on behalf of NHS England eg contract applications, terminations, relocations, variations…
Read More..Eye Casualty Referral Survey
We are currently reviewing how efficient the Eye Casualty (emergency/rapid access) referral pathway is in London.
Read More..NHS Mail in England – Information and IT Committee Statement
We have been asked, by LOCSU, to circulate the NHS mail information statement from the optical sector Information and IT Committee. Pease click here to access the statement.
Read More..COVID BOOSTER UPDATE
Please note that the National Booking Service in England is now open to healthcare workers. This means that optical teams in England can start to book their vaccination: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Read More..Ocumension Trial
Please click here for further details!
This is being sent on behalf of Moorfields Eye Hospital and can be shared with all ophthalmic practitioners.
NHS sight test timing survey
Please click here to see a survey request from the OFNC on NHS sight test timings.
Read More..Facilitating Interpretation Services for GOS Services
Following enquiries from local practices, we thought it would be useful to circulate the advice from NHS England, London Region regarding facilitating interpretation services for GOS services.
Read More..GOS Update – London Region
I would like to take the opportunity to update you on a number of matters as follows:
Read More..Reminder: Call for evidence on the Opticians Act and consultation on associated GOC policies
REMINDER Dear All We have been asked by The Chairman to remind you all that the GOC call for evidence closes on: 18th July 2022 Please click here for further information. With kind regards Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich LOC
Read More..Updated Urgent Macula Referrals Form
Dear All We have been asked by NHS England to circulate the updated Urgent Macula Referrals form with updated Wet AMD referral email address for Moorfields. Please click here to access the form and email addresses. With kind regards Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich LOC
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