The 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England in 2025 was a milestone. But inconsistent NHS commissioning is a barrier to unleashing the full potential of our sector. Here’s what Specsavers is doing to improve access to care for patients.
Eye and hearing health clinic in Parliament
Community optometrists and audiologists staffed the drop-in clinic, using an OCT machine, a virtual reality headset simulating sight loss, a hearing screener and a digital otoscope.
AI and audiology
AI is transforming audiology – helping prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing issues. Specsavers chief audiologist Gordon Harrison considers the implications.
Earwax removal: improve access for patients
Action is needed to improve access to earwax removal and regulation to ensure patients can access high-quality care closer to home, says report.
Unlocking the full potential of community optometry to support the NHS
A new report highlights that community glaucoma services, when commissioned, can cut hospital eye visits by roughly 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital appointments in England.
Eye and hearing health championed at party conferences
Specsavers is highlighting the role of community optics and audiology at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative conferences – including joining forces with Glaucoma UK.