The Optical Confederation have produced a guide for NHS Optical Contractors on how to submit accurate GOS claims to NHS England.
The guide can be found HERE
Note: This document does not override or replace the appropriate NHS regulations.
News
Rugby GP Practice Change in Location
There has been a change in location of the Clifton Road Practice in Rugby. All correspondence previously intended for 95 Clifton Road should now be sent to:
Market Quarter Medical Practice
Rugby Health and Wellbeing Centre
Drover Close
Rugby
CV21 3HX
The telephone number is the same (01788 578800 / 568810) but the fax number has changed to 01788 575778.
See HERE for the full Rugby GP list
2014 Optical Voucher Values Printable Document
The Department of Health have released a document detailing the 2014 optical voucher values after a 2% increase. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the details to you in “bag form” as FODO recently did (see tweet below). The PDF HERE will have to do.
Warwickshire AOP’s April Meeting Details Announced
The next Warwickshire AOP meeting is to be held on Monday 28th April and Warwickshire LOC’s Secretary, Francesca Marchetti, will talk on Vision and Driving. There will be 1 interactive CET point available.
The talk starts at 7.30pm at The Venture Centre, University of Warwick Science Park, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry, CV4 7EZ and a buffet will be available.
Community Services Vital To NHS Future Success
The NHS outgoing boss, Sir David Nicholson, has called for community-based services such as Warwickshire’s IOP Referral Refinement to be at the epicentre of future health provision.
Read LOCSU’s report on Sir David’s comments HERE
Read The Guardian’s full interview with Sir David HERE
Warwickshire LOC 2014 AGM less than a month away….
Click HERE for details of the Warwickshire LOC 2014 AGM.
We are very excited and look forward to seeing as many local practitioners as possible there.
South Warwickshire CCG’s Latest Newsletter
South Warwickshire CCG have released the latest issue of their newsletter. Read it HERE.
DVLA Vision Testing Services Contract – A Conclusion
Following an extended “standstill” period the DVLA has awarded the Vision Testing Contract to Specsavers Opticians. The date of commencement is yet to be announced.
Read LOCSU’s statement on the decision HERE.
NHS Networks – Have you signed up?
NHS Networks has quickly become one of the most popular ways of connect NHS professionals. It has over 90,000 members and many branches of the NHS are using it to communicate the latest news and alerts.
Once signed up you will be able to join Networks that may be of interest to you, for example:
- The Local Eyecare Professional Network for Arden, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
- The Arden, Herefordshire and Worcestershire AT Primary Care Network.
- The Ophthalmic Public Health Network.
NHS Networks allows you to connect, share and discuss any NHS topic of interest with other healthcare professionals. What are you waiting for? Register HERE.
Follow NHS Networks on Twitter @NHSNetworks
DVLA Vision Testing Services Contract – Latest Developments
LOCSU will not be challenging the tender outcome for the DVLA Vision Testing Services Contract. LOCSUs statement comments on how crucial price may have been to the final decision.
Read the latest LOSCU statement HERE.
Coventry and Warwickshire LOC 