Seeing The Problem: The Struggles of Accessing Specialist Eye Care in Sandwell March 2025
Healthwatch England says “Eye care is the busiest outpatient speciality in the NHS in England, and with an ageing population, demand is set to grow further. According to NHS statistics, of the nearly 59,000 people currently waiting for specialist eye care as of December 2024, only two thirds (66.8%) have been waiting less than the 18-week target set by Government, compared to a target of 92%.”
Healthwatch England new report A strain on sight: Waiting for NHS specialist eye care has now been published.
During our engagement in Sandwell, 80% of people told us their eyesight had worsened while they waited and 30% said it had deteriorated significantly.
Our findings have been divided into two sections.
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Currently waiting for specialist eye care
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Received specialist eye care
Use the link below to read our full report Specialist Eye Care in Sandwell.
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Seeing The Problem: Struggling with Specialist Eye Care in Sandwell
