Provision of Eye Care Liaison Officer

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a direct award for the provision of an Eye Care Liaison Officer within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Ophthalmology Department. The procurement falls under the outpatient care services industry category and is located in the UKL region. The role focuses on supporting patients, families, and clinicians and includes assisting with the sight registration process and referring to external agencies.

The service will be delivered according to Royal National Institute of Blind People Quality Framework and Practice Guidelines over an initial three-year period, with a potential two-year extension option. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing essential healthcare support services. An ideal candidate would be local organisations with a robust background in vision support services and existing relationships within the Health Board localities.

The awarded contract, valued at £220,000, was granted to Cardiff Institute for the Blind, ensuring continuity of care and the adjustment support needed for visually impaired patients and their carers throughout the Cardiff and Vale Health Board areas. Businesses with the necessary accreditation and experience in handling similar healthcare projects would find this an advantageous avenue for growth.