College joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway
The College of Optometrists has joined senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the charity sectors, to unveil a new UK-wide Eye Care Support Pathway.
“The College of Optometrists is proud to have collaborated on this RNIB-led programme of work. With the support of the NHS, the Eye Care Support Pathway will, without doubt, result in improved care experiences for patients and their families, and improved outcomes.
“A cohesive, joined up approach right from the beginning, and throughout every patient’s journey, will transform eye care at a time when our services have never been needed more.
“As a profession we are responding to a significant need, and by working together and learning from the experiences of our patients, we have created a blueprint to enable us to provide what is required.”
“We know that the experience of people with eye care needs and sight loss varies greatly across the UK. It’s not acceptable that anyone, regardless of their condition or where they live, does not get the right help and support at the right time.
“It’s encouraging to see so many partners are joining us for the event to work towards establishing, implementing, and delivering the Eye Care Support Pathway. Today is an important milestone, but only the beginning of the work we need to achieve together, bringing everyone together and moving forward to better support people across their eye care journey.”