Provision of Eyecare Services at HMP Swansea

The service will provide an ophthalmic services for men at HMP Swansea, in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).

Direct Award process 2 has been followed for the purpose of this requirement.

Award decision makers- SBUHB Deputy Head of Primary Care and Primary Care Manager.

There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.

The provision will include a full range of NHS services within the constraints of prison regime and escort arrangements and will be scheduled for an appointment if any of the following apply: -the patient has spectacles that are missing

-the patient has unexplained headaches, following assessment by a doctor

-the patient presents with an eye problem that requires investigation

-following referral from another health professional

-the patient requests an optical check, and the minimum recall interval decided at their last examination has passed

-the patient requests an optical check due to a deterioration in their vision.

The service to be accredited to deliver WGOS 2 eye health examinations, therefore all optometrists should be able to provide WGOS 1 and 2 whilst on site. WGOS 3-5 require additional qualifications and, thus, can only be provided by suitably qualified practitioners.