Dear All Please see below for details of future contact with GOS Enquires. ************************************************************************************************************ Dear colleagues, We have become aware that some contractors have been contacting their ICB to raise questions in relation to GOS. Can you please ensure that GOS queries relating to enquiries/eligibility are emailed to the South East Optometry Commissioning Hub: frimleyicb.southeastoptometry@nhs.net Kind…

Please see below for a message about an upcoming CPD event on 6th September 2023 at 7:30pm. Kind regards, Kent & Medway LOC ***************************************************************************************************** We are holding a wellbeing CPD workshop for all Eye Care Professionals. Research and feedback has found that so many in the profession benefitted from understanding and working on their wellbeing…

Please click here for information on a free training session being run by Glaucoma UK.

Please click here for a copy of a letter from Estuary View Medical Centre regarding their new ophthalmology services.

King’s at Queen Mary’s, Sidcup have asked us to remind all members of the protocol for urgent and emergency referrals to the hospital. Please do not send an emergency patient to the hospital without emailing or ringing the unit first. Please see below for more details: Email via nhs.net email: Urgent appointments (two weeks):          kch-tr.urgenteyesqms-referrals@nhs.net…

Please be advised that from 1st April 2023 the responsibility for commissioning interpreting and translation has been delegated to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). On this basis, NHS Kent and Medway has secured provision to ensure that you can continue to be able to access Interpreting and Translation services. Please review the attached documents which explains how…

URGENT CASCADE: National Patient Safety Alert: EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded Intraocular Lenses Guidance

Please click here to see the latest statement from the OFNC on Post Payment Verification Guidance.

Please click here to see revised guidelines from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust about referring to the Orthoptic Department.  

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England.

To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, the NHSBSA will be delivering a GOC approved interactive CPD presentation. The CPD presentation will be free of charge and will be delivered online, across various dates and times in the months of September and October 2022.

The CPD presentation (C-102790) provides 1 interactive GOC point under the Leadership and Accountability domain. It is pre-approved and not a self-directed learning point. Everyone is welcome to attend, however, The CPD point is only available for Optometrists.

The content of the CPD presentation will cover the appropriate use of recall codes, together with specific clinical examples on how the frequency of sight test recalls should be applied for different types of GOS patients.

If you would like to book a place on one of these events please visit

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/provider-assurance-ophthalmic-services