Category: LOCs/AOC and Commissioning
New maculopathy training module
WOPEC and LOCSU have launched a new training module,
Read More..Training Opportunity to Support Eyecare Services for People with a Learning Disability
A series of six online teaching sessions is being launched aimed at preparing eyecare practitioners
Read More..GOS contract management functions to move to integrated care boards from April 2022
NHS England has confirmed to the OFNC that General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) will remain a national contract with terms, fees and grants continuing to be negotiated nationally.
Read More..Health Bill must give primary care a seat at the table on commissioning
The Health and Care Bill currently before Parliament would shift the responsibility for managing the contracts for primary NHS services,
Read More..Another LOC Director of the CIC and respected member of Croydon LOC supports the story as reported
“One of the main elements that have been lost is the goodwill of the local practices.”
Read More..Investigation into Primary Eyecare Services loss for Croydon reveals damage to practitioners and worries for other independent LOCs.
The loss of the Community Eyecare Services that have been run for 11 years by Croydon LOC has caused considerable dismay
Read More..Practices report payment problems from PES,
Delayed payment provisions for extended community eyecare concerns for Primary Eyecare Services (PES) and associated company of LOCSU holdings Ltd.
Read More..CUES – filling the gaps a year on ~ advice from LOCSU
When it was first published, the COVID-19 Urgent eyecare service (CUES) pathway was promoted for the immediate crisis…but going forward
Read More..Breaking News March 17th Wales – £500 reward for Welsh Optometrists
Wales – Backs up Minister’s praising speech with a £500 reward
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Experts celebrate primary eye care success in Scotland
An expert working group has published its review of the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) contract in Scotland.
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