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Eyecare voucher scheme:

2.Request a DSE eyecare voucher

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    Introduction

    You can request a DSE eyecare voucher if you:

    • are a DSE user
    • have not had an eye test in the last two years.

    You can use the voucher to receive:

    How to request a voucher

    Follow these steps to request a voucher:

    1
    Check that you do not qualify for an NHS voucher

    You may qualify for a free eye test and optical voucher from the NHS.

    Please check this before continuing with this request:

    Check your eligibility for the NHS eyecare scheme on the NHS website

    2
    Talk to your line manager

    If you'd like to take advantage of this scheme, talk to your line manager who will be able to confirm if you are classed as a DSE user.

    Please note:
    It is important to let your manager know as the cost of your eyecare voucher will be taken from your service area budget.

    3
    Book your eye test

    To book an appointment you can:

    Book your appointment on the Specsavers website

    You can also call or visit your local store to book:

    Find your local store on the Specsavers website

    Please note:
    We advise you to book your appointment at least a week in advance to make sure you receive the voucher in time.

    4
    Fill in the online form

    Connect to the council network using a desktop computer or laptop (this form will not work with council-issued mobile phones).

    Use the button below to access the online form.

    Request an eyecare voucher

    What you'll need to provide

    The form will ask you to provide your:

    • contact details
    • payroll number (you’ll find this on you payslip)
    • appointment details
    • delivery method for the voucher.

    5
    Manager approval

    Your completed form is automatically sent to your line manager so that they can confirm you qualify for a free eye test.

    If they are the budget holder for your area they will also be asked to enter your service area cost code.

    If they are not the budget holder, they will be asked to enter the budget holder's details.

    The form is then automatically sent on to the budget holder for them to confirm that they are happy to pay for the voucher.

    Please note:
    We recommended that you tell your manager you have submitted the form. This is so they can watch out for the notification in their email inbox.

    If your manager can't find the email notification in their inbox, ask them to check their junk folder.

    6
    Ordering your voucher

    Once your manager has approved your request, the form is then sent to the corporate support team. They will check your details and order your voucher.

    7
    Receive your voucher

    Your eVoucher will either be sent to:

    • you by email directly from Specsavers - this can be downloaded to your device and printed off
    • your line manager to print off and give to you
    • you by post, in exceptional circumstances only, at your manager's discretion.

    You will have specified your preferred method in the online form.

    8
    Confirm you have received the voucher

    To confirm you have received your voucher:

    Email corporate.support@eastriding.gov.uk

    9
    Use your voucher

    You can either show the Specsavers optician the voucher on your device or hand them your printed voucher.

    Please note:
    Vouchers have an expiry date. This is highlighted on the voucher.

    If your voucher expires you will not be able to use it, and we will reclaim the voucher to pass onto another member of staff.

    1
    Access the paper form

    You can download the paper form below:

    2
    Return form to corporate support

    To return your completed form:

    Email corporate.support@eastriding.gov.uk

    Please note
    You must use the online form if you are able to connect to the council network.

    Unable to access the council network?

    You can use the paper version of the eyecare voucher form if you are:

    • a member of school staff
    • off work for a period of time, such as on long-term sick leave or maternity leave.
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