Minister signals intent to increase GOS fee by 3% in Scotland

Minister signals intent to increase GOS fee by 3% in Scotland

The minister for public health confirmed the Scottish Government will make an offer to Optometry Scotland (OS) of a 3% uplift to GOS fees for the year 2021/22, backdated to 1 April 2021. This was In response to a question in the Scottish parliament.

The minister also committed to continuing discussions with OS about a process for future reviews of GOS fees.

A formal written offer is expected shortly.