An important update regarding access to the Emergency Care Summary data for patients. The Emergency Care Summary and Key Information Summary (Scotland) Directions 2023 will come into force on …
Following the increase in GOS Fees announcement last week, we’ve updated our Easy Reference Guide to the GOS Fees and Voucher Values for members. All members will have received this …
As part of The National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018, there is an annual requirement for all Optometrists and OMPs working under GOS in Scotland to …
We are delighted to share with members that the Scottish Government has today announced a 6% increase in GOS fees and national enhanced community eyecare services – currently the Community …
This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides information on NHS General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) eye examinations and related findings for 2022/23 with comparisons to previous years. It does not …
Based on stakeholders’ feedback, Disclosure Scotland are working towards implementing Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 by 1 April 2023. The additional time to implement these changes will mean that: During this …
Glasgow Caledonian University – the University for the Common Good – is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and …
Please see the attached letter from the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Nursing Officer confirming changes to Scottish Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Guidance Across Health, Social Care and Prison …
Arthur is Optometry Scotland’s independent representative for the West. Managing director of Hughes and McHugh Optometrists, Arthur’s business has four practices covering Airdrie, Lanark, Baillieston and Uddingston. As part of …
The General Optical Council (GOC) is consulting on a draft position statement setting out that it will not enforce the requirement to verify a copy of a contact lens specification …
