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Case Study: Vision Care for Homeless People – Gloucester Clinic

Bringing general ophthalmic services (GOS) to homeless people is the subject of this month’s case study.

17 March 2023

The LOCSU Podcast: Women in Optics

In this special, female focussed edition of the LOCSU podcast, Janice Foster (LOCSU CEO) is joined by optical professionals Farah Awan, Danielle Ellis and Simone Mason.

9 March 2023

OFNC Statement: DHSC Increases Patient Optical Benefits in England by 4.5% From April

The OFNC notes that the DHSC has today recognised that patients who depend on NHS support for essential vision correction need more help.

6 March 2023

OFNC Statement: THE NHSBSA Post Payment Verification Guidance

NHS England and NHSBSA have published new Post Payment Verification (PPV) guidance for GOS.

3 March 2023

Open Letter Sent to NHS Over Commissioning of Special Needs Eye Care Service

The Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning has written to NHS England urging them to commission a School Eye Care Service for children with special needs.

28 February 2023

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