NHSWYICB - Community Urgent Eye Service (CUES) (Leeds Place)

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   Lot 1Planned

   West Yorkshire ICB is undertaking a Market Engagement Exercise to assess the level of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver a Community Urgent Eye Service (CUES) to people who reside within the Leeds District.

   The purpose of this service would be to provide rapid assessment and treatment for sudden-onset, urgent eye problems, such as red/painful eyes, flashes, floaters, or sudden vision changes.

   This would be for all ages, requiring self-referral for remote or face-to-face appointments, not walk-ins.

   Current Delivery Model

   Service users call the single point of service access number, following initial screening eligible service users are triage. Service users are then provided with a telephone or video consultation with an optometrist or a face-to-face appointment at a local opticians.

   The high-level objectives of the service are:

   * Convenience and Access: Allowing service users to see an eye care specialist locally within agreed timeframe based on presenting symptoms.

   * Reduced Hospital and GP service Burden: Shifting management of acute conditions (red eye, flashes/floaters) from GP services and secondary care (hospitals) to community primary care.

   * Expert Diagnosis: Offering prompt triage and treatment by optometrists and independent prescribing optometrists using advanced diagnostics.

   * Patient Equity: ensuring access to free, immediate care for sudden-onset urgent eye conditions. Additional information: If you would like to submit your interest for this service, please express your interest by registering on https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/login and complete the questions included in project C432796.

   * Suppliers: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/login

   * Supplier opportunities: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects

   Once registered, potential providers will be able to complete their response.