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CET claim window opens in England
The AOP has updated its FAQs on claiming the Continuing Education and Training allowance in England
01 July 2022
The window to apply for Continuing Education and Training (CET) allowance in England has opened today (1 July).
The payment for the claiming period is £596. The window to claim CET grants closes on 31 October 2022.
The AOP has produced a suite of guidance and FAQs on claiming the CET grant. This includes a step-by-step guide to making a claim for performers and contractors.
Claims must be made through a contractor. Employers are expected, though not obliged, to claim through their employer, and similarly, locums are advised to approach a contractor they have previously worked for, though this is not mandatory.
The AOP has added new guidance to its FAQs, written specifically for contractors who might have questions around helping locums to claim their CET allowance.
The membership organisation shared: “Whilst this is not an obligation, we strongly encourage contractors to help those who have worked for them, including locums, in the interests of the sector.”
Performers are recommended to look for a contractor early in the claims window, as it can take some time to arrange. The FAQs detail advice for members who are unable to find a contractor to support their claim.
Claim eligibility
Claims must be submitted online, and performers need to be registered with the correct roles on PCSE Online.
The rules for CET claims have not yet been finalised for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The AOP confirmed it would provide more information on how to claim the grant in these countries as soon as possible.
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mkumar8815 September 2022
I am unable to find 'Ophthalmic' as well as 'make a Claim' section?!?! I have been submitting CET claim forms online for the past few years and this is the first time I'm having this sort of issue? anyone else?
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Mitchell10 July 2022
The claim amount is wrong AND they paid my the wrong amount. I know the AOP team are on it. And pcse have actually responded to my stroppy email .. ok just saying payments team are investigating. 🤔
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Anonymous10 July 2022
Yep same issue
When first login it shows year 22 then screen refreshes and its back to 21 and £584
I blame Boris :)
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Anonymous09 July 2022
CET claim amount of PCSE portal is showing to be 584 instead of 596? Is everyone having that issue?
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