Important LOC and GOS Contractor Briefing: GOS Survey Feedback and ERS Funding and Implementation in England
This update includes immediate actions for LOCs and contractors locally.
24 June 2026
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This update includes immediate actions for LOCs and contractors locally.
24 June 2026
The Government’s announcement of glaucoma guidance and the planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care in England and access to the National Care Records Service (NCRS) are built on good intentions and long overdue.
9 June 2026
OFNC is asking all contractors in England to respond to this confidential survey by close on 22 June 2026.
1 June 2026
The Optical Fees Negotiation Committee (OFNC) is in discussion with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) regarding General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fees and grants for 2026/27 and is seeking urgent engagement with GOS contractors to inform these.
8 May 2026
Many primary eye care practices will be aware of the recent communication from ICBs and/or NHSE Regional Teams in which they requested practices sign up to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter.
6 February 2026