(1)[F1NHS England] may enter into a contract under which primary ophthalmic services are provided in accordance with the following provisions of this Part.
(2)A contract under this section is called in this Act a “general ophthalmic services contract”.
(3)A general ophthalmic services contract may make such provision as may be agreed between [F1NHS England] and the contractor or contractors in relation to—
(a)the services to be provided under the contract,
(b)remuneration under the contract, and
(c)any other matters.
(4)The services to be provided under a general ophthalmic services contract may include—
(a)services which are not primary ophthalmic services,
[F2(b)services which are to be performed outside England.]
(5)In this Part, “contractor”, in relation to a general ophthalmic services contract, means any person entering into the contract with [F1NHS England].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Act substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)
F2S. 117(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)