New GOS Contracts
Updated Guidance on new GOS Contracts in England
15 August 2008
- For advice on implementation and late finalisation of contracts, post 1 August 2008, click here
- To download the model patient information poster for display in practices, click here
- To download the model patient information leaflet for domiciliary (additional) services, click here
- To download the latest joint body guidance - Countdown to the Contract, 4 July 2008 - click here
- To download the new GOS Contracts Regulations 2008, click here
- To view Department of Health guidance to PCTs on new GOS regulations including contracts, model contracts, performers list management, and transitional arrangements, click here
- To download joint body guidance, (3rd edition, updated 2 June) click here
- To download standard letters click here
- To download Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Version 4, updated 17 June, click here
- To download joint body guidance and a transition timetable click here
- To download the joint body GOS Complaints Report pro forma click here. For further information on the complaints report requirement, please see Annex C of the joint body guidance (3rd edition, 2 June) above.
Further Guidance on new GOS Contracts in England
6 May 2008
Further joint body guidance has been produced on the new GOS contracts in England. The guidance is intended to be read in conjunction with the joint body guidance and timetable below and the new regulations, model contracts and guidance to PCTs which the Department of Health will publish shortly.
To download the guidance click here
Transition to New GOS Contracts in England
15 April, 2008
From 1 August 2008, the current system of being on a PCT list to provide GOS will be abolished and replaced by a new system of
- contracts with PCTs for practices / businesses who provide GOS in their areas
- PCT ophthalmic performers lists for optometrists and OMPs who carry out GOS sight tests.
By 1 August 2008, all providers of GOS (including domiciliary services) will need to have a contract(S) in place with their PCT(s) in order to continue providing GOS sight tests and claiming GOS fees.
To view joint body guidance and a transition timetable, click here.
Please note that the model contract for PCTs has not been finalised. As soon as it is available FODO members will be alerted and it will be put on the website.