NHS Wakefield CCG - Enhanced Optical Servics AQP

The aim of the service is to provide enhanced optometry services to deliver within the Wakefield District. The overarching objectives of the enhanced optometry services is to enable optometrists to use their core competencies and skills to triage, manage and prioritise patients presenting with eye problems resulting in: • Improved access and choice to services for patients, closer to home/more convenience • Provide primary care ophthalmology services within the specified criteria • Manage patients in primary care where appropriate • Refer patients to the most appropriate service in line with the Clinical Guidelines, Protocols and Pathways agreed for Wakefield District • Improvement in patient experience and in clinical outcomes for patients • Reduce unnecessary referrals into community and hospital eye services • Contribute to developing and improving the service year on year on the basis of evidence based returns including the annual report, data returns, external QA reports, audits, and DH and NHS recommended service development advice current at the time • Ensure equity of service across all commissioned providers