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OFNC Statements

OFNC Statement: Amendments to NHS Performers List Regulations

The DHSC recently conducted a very short consultation without notice regarding changes to the NHS (Performers Lists) (England) Regulation 2013, which apply to GPs, dentists and optometrists.

28 July 2023

OFNC Statement: New Rules Proposed for GOS Contractors in England

NHS England confirm that they have submitted proposals to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) which will alter the GOS regulations affecting contractors and their services.

5 July 2023

OFNC Statement: Change of Chair and Secretary

Paul Carrol (FODO) and Dr Peter Hampson (AOP) have taken over from Gordon Ilett (AOP) and David Hewlett (FODO).

5 May 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

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