NEW Devon CCG - Ophthalmology and Glaucoma services

The NHS Northern Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG) covers three geographical localities (Northern, Eastern & Western). There will be two services in this opportunity to be covered under one contract; Glaucoma services for the Western locality only and an Intra-Ocular Pressure Referral Refinement service the covers the whole CCG footprint. Glaucoma Services. The OHT & suspect COAG monitoring service available and to be provided to all persons who are identified as meeting the acceptance criteria, and are registered with a GP Practice in the Western Locality of NEW Devon CCG. . The locality is based around Plymouth, Tavistock and South Hams and consists of 42 practices covering a population of 260,000 people. Chronic open angle glaucoma (COAG) is a common and potentially blinding condition. It is usually asymptomatic until advanced and many people will be unaware there is a problem with their eyes until severe visual damage has occurred. Ocular hypertension (OHT) is a major risk factor for developing COAG, although COAG can occur with or without raised eye pressure. The key outcomes that the service will deliver are: • a safe, convenient and accessible service to patients • a quality service reflected by excellent results from patient feedback • a choice of Provider and appointment dates/times for patients Intra-Ocular Pressure Referral Refinement service. The Intra-Ocular Pressure Referral Refinement service available and to be provided to all persons who are identified as meeting the acceptance criteria, and are registered with a NEW Devon CCG GP Practice. The key outcomes that the service will deliver are: • a safe, convenient and accessible service to patients • a quality service reflected by excellent results from patient feedback Please note that these services are inclusive of the administration requirement as set out in the service specifications. There is also a document of additional information that will be made available for viewing in the tender pack.