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Conclusions of the Programme

The NHS Eyecare Progamme came to an end on the 31st March 2008. For further information please see details for individual pilot sites.

Conference 2007

The NHS Eyecare Services Conference took place on 17-18 January 2007. Evaluation of the pilot sites and conference materials are now available on this site.

Launch of the BD&H LV Centre

The LV Centre in Barking officially opens its doors to clients

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Articles related to the eyecare pathways

NHS Development of Eyecare Services

The ageing population in England will put increased demand on the provision of eyecare services - new approaches are required. Kent A., Lightstone A, (2005)

Eyecare pathways.pdf (45.0 KB)

Patients with severe sight loss - emotional support

The importance of emotional support and counselling for people with sight loss, especially in the early stages, is increasingly recongised as an integral part of eyecare services. McBride, S.(2005)

Emotionalsupport.PDF (134.0 KB)

Successful Start for Glaucoma Screening Service

The first patients to use a new glaucoma community screening service, set up jointly between Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Greater Peterborough Primary Care Partnership have hailed the scheme a success.

glaucoma screening service.pdf (27.0 KB)

Article Published in Pulse Magazine

Article describing the Glaucoma Screening Service set up by Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals and the Greater Peterborough Primary Care Partnership.

August 05 pages-centres.pdf (540.0 KB)

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