Evidence and more information

QIPP Programme and Right Care

The QIPP programme (Quality, Innovation, Productivity, Prevention) is central to the commissioning plans of every PCT cluster and is about ensuring that each pound spent in the NHS is used to bring maximum benefit and quality of care to patients. Right Care is a QIPP workstream aimed at delivering the right care in the right place at the right time. 

Primary Care Commissioning

You can find out more about the guidance that PCC gives to Primary Care Trusts regarding eye care commissioning here

UK Vision Strategy Guidance

A new online eye care commissioning tool has been designed by a group led by the UK Vision Strategy Team is available  The website (http://www.commissioningforeyecare.org.uk) includes resources such as key data sources and policy documents essential for the commissioning process.

Bosanquet report

Professor Nick Bosanquet's report 'Liberating the NHS: Eye Care, Making a Reality of Equity and Excellence' clearly demonstrates the benefits of expanding community eye care services, and is another useful resource for LOCs/ROCs to share with commissioners. View the report here.

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Clinical Commissioning Groups

Commissioning Support

LOCSU Enhanced Services