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OFNC Statements (2026)

OFNC Statement: CPD Payment in England for 2025/26 – Update

Support for CPD is part of GOS fees and grants negotiations with DHSC (previously NHS England).

17 July 2026

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

OFNC Statement: Response to Government’s planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care and publication of GIRFT guidance

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 urges all contractors in England to take part in new survey to assess unfunded GOS workload

OFNC is asking all contractors in England to respond to this confidential survey by close on 22 June 2026.

1 June 2026

OFNC Seeks Urgent Engagement with the Profession

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

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