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Erasable pens

11 May 2012

Further to our communication regarding the use of correction fluid on General Ophthalmic Services (Scotland) (GOS)(S)) forms, please note it is not acceptable to use erasable pens to correct mistakes on these forms....continued »

Using the correct form version

11 May 2012

When submitting General Ophthalmic Services (Scotland) (GOS(S)) forms for payment please make sure you are using the correct form version....continued »

Correction fluid

19 April 2012

The use of correction fluid on General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) forms is not allowed as these forms are a contract between the Health Board and the patient....continued »

Increase in optical voucher values 1 April 2012

14 March 2012

The Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates (SGHSC) has provided details of an increase in optical voucher values from 1 April 2012 in PCA(O)(2012)2...continued »

News archive

February 2012

FOCUSXtra - Issue 14- now you can listen to your news!

Ophthalmic systems improvements update

January 2012

Ophthalmic systems improvements

Clarification of General Ophthalmic Services Procedures

Ophthalmic return to contractor letters (RTC)

December 2011

Satisfaction Survey Feedback Action Plan

November 2011

National Optometry Conference