OFNC pushes back on performers changes

Proposed changes to National Health Service performers lists regulations, which apply to GPs, dentists and optometrists in England, have been amended after an intervention by the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC). 

The changes, proposed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), were part of a short consultation that the OFNC said was conducted ‘without notice.’ 

The OFNC said its response focused on issues impacting primary eye care services, including proposed changes to DBS checks for performers list applicants from overseas, the process for those returning to the performers list, annual declarations to remain on the performers list and a requirement to inform NHS England about any issues raised with insurers.