The HASSC undertook a scrutiny review on local eye care services as Councillors were concerned that the fear of having to pay a high cost for glasses was deterring local people from having regular eye tests, which could mean that many people were missing out on early diagnosis of eye diseases, such as diabetes and glaucoma. As a result of the review HASSC made seven recommendations, which if accepted, will make positive differences to the way eye care services are delivered and in turn, the eye health outcomes of local people.
The Board will be asked to agree the seven recommendations.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/09/2015
Decision due: 20 Oct 2015 by Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common)
Lead member: Adult Social Care and Health Portfolio
Lead director: Corporate Director of Adult & Community Services
Department: Adult and Community Services
Contact: Bruce Morris, Divisional Director, Adult Social Care Email: bruce.morris@lbbd.gov.uk Tel: 020 8227 2749.