25 June, 10:30am to 11:15am
Shifting care out of centralised facilities and into communities is a central pillar of the 10-Year Health Plan.
Sponsored by and produced with
By harnessing local expertise, digital innovation and a focus on prevention, integrated care boards are working with primary care providers at scale to not only improve patient outcomes but also support a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable NHS for the future. Eyecare offers a shining example of a service that can be delivered at the neighbourhood level to meet these goals.
The renewed emphasis on community comes at a critical time for the NHS, with the commissioning landscape undergoing rapid and profound change. This HSJ webinar, sponsored by and produced with Primary Eyecare Services, is designed for those working within outpatient transformation and shifting services to the community in primary care for both ICBs and trusts, and questioning how services will be delivered over the coming years.
Join senior commissioning manager Katie Rimmer, along with Timothy Bagot and Dharmesh Patel from Primary Eyecare Services, to learn how Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB is leading the way in delivering the NHS’s vision for care closer to home.
In this case study-led discussion, we will cover:
- What ophthalmology challenges the team in Lancashire and South Cumbria was trying to solve
- The impact that community-delivered eyecare has on patients and the wider health system
- How similar approaches can be adopted for other pathways and regions of the UK
Viewers will also be able to submit their questions during the open Q&A session.
Timothy Bagot, optometrist and clinical lead for Primary Eyecare Services for Lancashire and South Cumbria and North Cumbria
Tim has worked in independent primary care optical practice for 20 years. He has been a committee member of two North West Local Optical Committees (LOCs), involved with the commissioning of community optical extended services, since 2014 and has worked for LOC primary eyecare companies delivering these services since 2016. Tim works for Primary Eyecare Services as a clinical lead supporting delivery of a suite of services across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Dharmesh Patel, CEO, Primary Eyecare Services
Dharmesh is chief executive of Primary Eyecare Services, the not-for-profit primary care provider operating in 800 neighbourhoods across the majority of ICBs in England and delivering high-quality eye services. Primary Eyecare Services collaborates with NHS providers and 2,400 local opticians to provide locally accessible eyecare to more than 1 million patients a year.
Katie Rimmer, senior manager, planned care team, Lancashire and
South Cumbria ICB
Katie is a senior manager in the planned care team at the ICB and lead commissioner for ophthalmology across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Her role in commissioning started in 2015 at Fylde and Wyre clinical commissioning group, working across the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre localities until responsibility transitioned to the ICB in 2022. Before working in commissioning, Katie worked in an acute trust in an operational managerial role and managed the ophthalmology directorate for several years.
Claire Read, contributor, HSJ (webinar chair)
Claire Read is a professional writer and editor who has specialised in healthcare throughout her 20-year career. She has been a regular contributor to HSJ since 2012 and has a particular interest in healthcare digitisation and technology.
To register for this webinar, please complete the form below.
