A Performer can log into PCSE Online, create and then sign their CPD claim,

However a Contractor will need to sign and then submit the Performer's CPD grant claim.

CPD claims can only be paid to a Contractor.

Locum Optometrists who have difficulty finding a contractor willing to submit a CPD claim for them are advised to contact their local ICB to request assistance.

Find your local integrated care board (ICB) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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Submitting a CPD claim is quick and easy to do on PCSE Online:

1. Performer logs into PCSE online and creates and signs their CPD claim

2. Contractor signatory logs in and signs and submits the Performer's CPD claim

Should you need help submitting your claim, take a look at the

PCSE CPD claims webpage

or watch the short YouTube video from previous year below

YouTube Video link

To be eligible to claim the CPD allowance, you must meet the eligibility criteria outlined above, which includes the requirement to have been on the relevant ophthalmic list for at least six months in the relevant period.

Any queries about CPD claims from past years shouldtbe submitted using the 'Ophthalmic Payments' option on the PCSE’s ‘Contact us’ page below

PCSE CONTACT LINK

Please follow these steps:

1. Select 'Ophthalmic Payments'.

2. Complete the verify me reCAPTCHA security box.

3. Choose 'Contractor/Optical practice'.

4. Select 'CET Grant Claims' from the Type of Query drop down menu.

5. Complete the fields and submit.

Log in to PCSE Online, select 'Ophthalmic', then 'Make a Claim', then 'CPD'

Check your details shown on screen

Sign the declaration

Select 'Save awaiting Contractor signature'

Your claim will then be waiting on a contractor signatory in the practice to sign and submit

Please note: If the Performer is also a Contractor Signatory, once the claim has been saved, they will be directed to a new page which they need to read, sign the declaration and click ‘submit’ to complete.

If you are a Locum, you can make CPD claims through any contractor you have previously worked for.

The contractor will need to link your PCSE Online account to their practice then you can create your claim.

PROCESS INFORMATION DOC UK OPTOM CPD GRANT CLAIM GOS NHS