This page provides information and links to the representative body in Wales and the Welsh Assembly. Content also includes Welsh specific regulations, enhanced services and claims advice. If you can’t find what you are looking for or would like to speak directly with our team please contact Max Halford mhalford@abdo.org.uk
The WGOS Clinical manuals can be found here https://www.nhs.wales/sa/eye-care-wales/professionals/latest-news-for-professionals/wgos-pathways/wgos-service-manuals/
For further questions contact:
For listing: nwssp-primarycareservices@wales.nhs.uk
For education: heiw.optometry@wales.nhs.uk
For Optometry Wales: officemanager@optometrywales.com
The Eye Care Wales website has been updated. Health and behaviour messaging resources, clinical manuals, webinar recordings, and Q&A sheets from the webinars are all hosted there.
We look forward to this significant evolution in Primary Care Contractor Optometry and thank you for your services.
16 October 2023
Posted behalf of NWSSP
Wales General Ophthalmic Services
Welsh Government have now laid regulations that will enable WGOS to begin 20th October 2023. You have a small window of opportunity to ensure you are able to provide service from that date. Please do not delay and do not overlook this obligation.
Work undertaken from 20th October 2023 can only be supported and remunerated if you are compliant as a Performer and as a Practice.
Please see the attached (Updated Zip Folder):
As ever, NHS Wales are here to support you. For further questions contact:
For listing: nwssp-primarycareservices@wales.nhs.uk
For education: heiw.optometry@wales.nhs.uk
For Optometry Wales: sharonbeatty@optometrywales.com
To note, Patient Signatures are required from 20.10.2023.
Please do not delay and do not overlook.
The changes coming into force are not optional and they will affect everybody.
We look forward to this significant evolution in Primary Care Contractor Optometry and thank you for your services.
The Eye Care Wales website is being updated. Manuals, webinar recordings, and Q&A sheets from the webinars are all hosted there.
Vouchers Repairs Supplements and clinical fees table for WGOS statement for sharing_V3_PDF1
WGOS COMMS 3 13.10.23-UPDATED FINAL WGOS paperwork completion_13.10.23
10 October 2023
Explanatory Memorandum for subordinate legislation
The National Health Service (Ophthalmic Services) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (senedd.wales)
Written Statement: Reform of primary care ophthalmic services (29 September 2023) | GOV.WALES
Datganiad Ysgrifenedig: Diwygio gwasanaethau offthalmig gofal sylfaenol (29 Medi 2023) | LLYW.CYMRU
For queries regarding the application form and process please contact NWSSP at: nwssp-primarycareservices@wales.nhs.uk
For queries regarding EHEW accreditation and WGOS mandatory training please contact HEIW at: heiw.optometry@wales.nhs.uk
For queries regarding mobile equipment requirements please contact: sharonbeatty@optometrywales.co
Previous newsletters can be found here.
For the recent webinars, you can still view them on: WGOS Recordings – NHS Wales