PCSE
Read PCSE’s August 2021 ophthalmic bulletin.
Old style paper claims
The Open Exeter system used for processing old style paper GOS claims is due to be decommissioned by NHS Digital. If you have any valid old style claims i.e. for sight tests conducted before 1st February 2021, you must submit these by Friday 30th July 2021 to get them processed and paid.
Also note that, if you need any copy statements from Open Exeter, you will need to submit your query by Monday 26th July to allow time to respond to your request whilst they still have access to the system.
Read PCSE’s June 2021 ophthalmic bulletin.
PCSE’s May 2021 update is available here.
The following functions are undertaken by Primary Care Support England (PCSE)
• National Performers List Applications and queries
• CET claims, GOS payments, Online Portal / Stationery Ordering
• Domiciliary notifications
If you have any enquiries regarding GOS claims, CET claims, pre-visit notification please
contact PCSE via the online form that is available here:
https://pcse.england.nhs.uk/contact-us
More information on each subject:
https://pcse.england.nhs.uk/organisations/opticians/
Information, guides and help videos on eGOS, CET, Pre-visit notifications and statements:
https://pcse.england.nhs.uk/services/ophthalmic-payments/
Also available on the PCSE website is guidance for those who are still using paper GOS forms.
A number of Getting started with PCSE Online webinars were run during August and September 2020. Recordings of the webinars are available through the PCSE YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the channel to be notified when further recordings are published. The YouTube channel also has a Katrina Explains… playlist with demos of the system to show you how to get started, how to make successful claims, and how to navigate through some of the less intuitive scenarios. The videos are short (approx. 3mins – 8mins) and are definitely worth watching.
PCSE also has an extensive FAQs section.
Any practices who are experiencing PCSE problems, may contact the PCSE engagement team: pcse.optomengagement@nhs.net