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Kathryn Trimmer “”
FODO Scotland chair, Optometry Scotland executive
member, and optometrist in NHS Grampian, Scotland
Where I work in NHS Grampian, we have a long history of
making the best use of the local eye care workforce and
infrastructure, helping provide all patients with access to
timely care close to home. As a result, primary care services
here are some of the most advanced in the world.

Our success builds on the foundation of the national GOS
contract in Scotland, which provides comprehensive NHS-
funded primary eye care at the point of need and access to
additional diagnostic procedures.

In 2010, NHS Grampian went further by establishing
enhanced service contracts for anterior uveitis, marginal
keratitis, herpes simplex keratitis and foreign body removal.
This has enabled more patients to be seen more quickly
and reduced GP and hospital visits.
It works well and can be replicated across the UK, as
community optometrists all have the same core training,
qualifications and skills. We know the model works; we
know it can be done elsewhere. It is about spreading best
practice. FODO and its members will do more to make that
happen in the years ahead.
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