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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 29 November 2024

29 November 2024

Invite to NHSBSA CPD Webinar – Common pitfalls with GOS claiming in England – record keeping and claiming requirements for PPV

Dear Colleague,

Shared on behalf of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA): We are pleased to inform you that the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is running a new CPD webinar: C-110375, Common pitfalls with General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claiming in England – record keeping and claiming requirements for Post Payment Verification (PPV).

The CPD webinar is free to attend and will take place on Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 7pm and again on Thursday 16 January 2025 at 7pm

To book a place please follow the link – here

The webinar is provided by the NHSBSA ophthalmic services clinical advisors. They are all GOC registrants with extensive experience, in the provision of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in England and regularly conduct PPV checks on GOS claims. The session will outline the most common pitfalls to avoid when registrants and delegated non-registrants submit payment claims for the delivery of GOS to NHS patients in England.

The webinar will last for approximately one hour and attracts one interactive point and the CPD falls under the Accountability and Leadership domain. It is suitable for both Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists undertaking GOS in England. Non-registrants are also welcome to attend but will not be awarded any CPD points.

If you do not wish to not be contacted by the NHSBSA in relation to any CPD sessions they run, please complete the form below by following the link – here

They hope you can join them and look forward to seeing you soon.

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