Ophthalmic lists: information to be included in an application
- Provide required information when applying for ophthalmic list inclusion Trader
Welsh Statutory Instrument
2023
United Kingdom
The National Health Service (Ophthalmic Services) (Wales) Regulations 2023
At a glance
What's here
34 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Contractor 24
- Any Person 5
- Self-Employed Person 4
- Trader 1
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- The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 2004 87 duties
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Self-Employed People also bound by 82 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- General Dental Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 1993 12 duties
- The National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 2010 7 duties
- The General Chiropractic Council (Indemnity Arrangements) Rules Order of Council 2015 2015 5 duties
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 1993 5 duties
- The National Health Service (Performers Lists) (Wales) Regulations 2026 2026 4 duties
Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 413 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 243 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 114 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 62 duties
- Building Societies Act 1986 1986 56 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
Ophthalmic lists: undertakings and consent
- Provide undertakings and consent when applying for ophthalmic list inclusion Self-Employed Person
Supplementary lists: information to be provided in an application
- Provide required information when applying for ophthalmic supplementary list inclusion Self-Employed Person
Supplementary lists: undertakings and consents
- Provide undertakings and consents when applying for supplementary ophthalmic list Self-Employed Person
Declarations
- Make full declarations of criminal and professional history when joining an ophthalmic list Any Person
Incorporation of provisions
- Ensure your employees comply with the incorporated terms of service Contractor
Audits
- Complete audits required by your Local Health Board Contractor
Workforce reporting
- Provide workforce data to the Local Health Board when requested Contractor
Optometry collaborative
- Attend optometry collaborative meetings and vote for optometric lead Contractor
Quality improvement and governance
- Complete quality improvement self-assessment and training annually Contractor
Declarations of Convictions etc.
- Notify Local Health Board of changes to your ophthalmic list application details and provide criminal record certificate if requested Contractor
Deputies
- Notify Local Health Board if you regularly use a deputy Contractor
Concerns procedure
- Have compliant concerns/complaints arrangements in place Contractor
Duty to make available basic glasses
- Offer basic glasses when accepting NHS vouchers Contractor
Co-operation with investigations
- Co-operate with investigations by NHS bodies and ombudsman Contractor
Payment claims
- Submit fee claims within 3 months using correct form and signature Contractor
Testing of sight
- Carry out NHS sight tests and provide eye health advice properly Contractor
Eye examinations
- Provide eye examinations when clinically appropriate Contractor
Referrals
- Refer patients with eye abnormalities to a specialist and inform their GP Contractor
Use of disqualified name
- Do not use the name of a person disqualified from the combined list Contractor
Training
- Ensure staff complete annual and required training for ophthalmic services Contractor
Compliance with legislation and guidance
- Comply with all relevant legislation and follow local guidance Contractor
Premises and equipment
- Provide suitable consulting rooms, waiting areas, and equipment for ophthalmic services Contractor
Displaying of notices
- Display required notices and service details at each practice location Contractor
Welsh Language
- Provide ophthalmic services bilingually and support Welsh language use Contractor
Times at which primary ophthalmic services must be provided
- Provide ophthalmic services at times agreed with the Local Health Board Contractor
Records
- Keep proper patient records, retain for 10 years, and produce on request Contractor
Browse 36 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Eligibility criteria
Specific evidence of eligibility for certain persons
Qualifications of ophthalmic medical practitioners
Approval of qualifications of ophthalmic medical practitioners
Appeals from Ophthalmic Qualifications Committee
Interpretation
Information in the ophthalmic list
(1) Where the Local Health Board is considering a refusal...
(1) The circumstances referred to in regulation 15 are—
Procedure for removal under these Regulations
Procedure for removal under the Act
Factors to be considered before removal
Factors relating to unsuitability cases
Factors relating to fraud cases
Factors relating to efficiency cases
Interpretation
Information in the supplementary list
The grounds on which a Local Health Board must refuse...
The grounds on which a Local Health Board may refuse...
Alternative records arrangements
Applications to other lists
Employees
Complaints made against and concerns notified about ophthalmic medical practitioners
Refusal to provide services
Premises at which primary ophthalmic services are to be provided
Provision of mobile services
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006
Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019
The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992
The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 1995
The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Regulations 1997
The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2008
The National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2012
The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2015
Application for a sight test
- Verify eligibility and record details before providing a sight test Contractor
Requirements with which a qualified practitioner included in a supplementary list must comply
- Notify LHB of changes, provide authority, and supply criminal record certificate when required Any Person
Withdrawal from an ophthalmic list
- Notify Local Health Board of withdrawal from ophthalmic list Any Person
Restrictions on withdrawal from an ophthalmic list
- Do not withdraw from ophthalmic list while under investigation or suspension Self-Employed Person
Withdrawal from a supplementary list
- Notify the Local Health Board when withdrawing from a supplementary list Any Person
Notifications to Local Health Boards
- Notify Local Health Board of changes to your practice information Any Person
Payments for partial services
- Notify Local Health Board in writing if you cannot complete ophthalmic services Contractor
Browse 37 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Title, coming into force and application
Interpretation
Duty to arrange eye examinations
General ophthalmic services and primary ophthalmic services
Issue of orders signed by a qualifying optometrist
Excessive prescribing
Eligibility for a sight test
Other services treated as general ophthalmic services
Provision of primary ophthalmic services
Qualifications of ophthalmic medical practitioners
Duty to prepare a combined list
Publication of the combined list
Application for inclusion in a list
Decisions and grounds for refusal
Conditional inclusion
Deferral of decisions
Removal from a list
Prescribed health schemes
Contingent removal from a supplementary list
Suspension from a supplementary list
Procedure on suspension from a combined list
Readmission
Notifications by Local Health Boards
Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal
Procedure on review of Local Health Board decision
Review periods for national disqualification
The Statement
Arrangements for the provision of primary ophthalmic services
Payments to suspended qualified practitioners
Overpayments
Disclosure of information
Publication of information
Service of documents on contractors
Consequential amendments to primary legislation
Minor and consequential amendments to secondary legislation
Revocation provisions
Savings and transitional provisions
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