The above pathway will be rolled out on 17th March 2022.
These services are commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement and will be provided by local optical practices via the optometry federation and Primary Eyecare Services Ltd (PES) with the support of the Local Optical Committee. It is for patients registered with a GP practice in the following CCGs:
· Morecambe Bay
· Blackpool
· Fylde & Wyre
· Greater Preston
· East Lancashire
· West Lancashire
· Chorley and South Ribble
· Blackburn with Darwen
We have scheduled a launch event on 16th March 2022 for the release of these services, and we would encourage all Practices and practitioners to join ahead of commencing service delivery. During this webinar we will outline the services in more detail and provide service demonstrations on the OPERA system. SeeAbility, who specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities or autism, will provide a presentation at the launch event and have applied for CPD points. Please book your place now on this link Registration for launch event If you are unable to attend the event live, please ensure that you register anyway, so that you can receive the recording.
If you require any further information or have any queries regarding the service, please contact us on our hello@referral.support email address and a member of our team will be in touch.
