Dear All, As you will know, the Optometrist Triage Service is an integral part of the local community eye care service. The contributions made by the current triage team have ensured timely, safe and effective care for patients across the region. As the service has evolved, so too have the needs of our patients and…

Dear All, SpaMedica, Bromley have advised that they can now offer transport to all South-East London patients regardless of distance from Bromley. The only criteria they have regarding transport is that the patient must be able to get on & off the minibus unaided. They can accept wheelchair users providing they meet this criteria. If…

Reminder re PPV Visits – Information on Post payment verification and Making Accurate Claims Guidance

Please see Free live F&F webinar for community optometrists, click on the link below: https://checkout.moorfields.nhs.uk/product?catalog=FFOP Kind Regards NHS England – London Region

Remote refraction reminder
 
A clinical pathway using remote refraction as a separate process to an eye health examination is not permissible as part of a GOS sight test. Section 26 of the Opticians Act 1989 clearly states that the performer has a duty to carry out an eye health examination as part of a sight test, and to provide a written statement that states that the sight test has been carried out in accordance with the regulations. The Opticians Act also makes it clear that the patient shall not be required to purchase an optical appliance as a condition of having a sight test. 
 
GOS contractors found to be deviating from the definition of a sight test as set out in section 26 of the Opticians Act 1989 will be in breach of their GOS contract. 
 
Please note this only concerns provision under a GOS contract.

********************************************************************************************************* 
 
If you have any queries regarding this guidance, please email:

england.southeastoptometry@nhs.net

Please note that the National Booking Service in England is now open to healthcare workers. This means that optical teams in England can start to book their vaccination: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

The arrangements for GOS practices to facilitate interpretation services is as follows:

I would like to take the opportunity to update you on a number of matters as follows:

We have been asked by NHS England to circulate the updated Urgent Macula Referrals form with updated Wet AMD referral email address for Moorfields.

Welcome to the National PPE Acute and Primary Customer Insight newsletter – March 2022– the information has been approved for onward circulation. To enhance your experience of the newsletters, please find attached details of the two navigational tools that you can use in the links to help you easily navigate the pages and for quick…