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Our priorities

We will continue to tackle avoidable sight loss by spreading
best practice, investing in our workforce, and strengthening
interprofessional communications and integrated working. We
will advance these goals through our priorities for 2023-2026:

Protecting and advancing General Ophthalmic Services
(GOS) so that all eligible NHS patients can access
essential eye care based on clinical need.

Expanding the range of NHS primary eye care services
to meet growing needs, helping reduce pressure on
hospitals and GPs.

Supporting members to provide enhanced eye care
services where the NHS fails to commission these, so
more patients are able to access these services closer
to home.
Maximising the positive impact of technology and
innovation for patients. This includes supporting
better, more efficient and standardised IT connectivity
between primary and secondary eye care.

Developing and delivering a progressive and sustainable
workforce strategy for primary eye care so patients can
always access timely care.

Ensuring proportionate regulation of eye health services
so patients can access safe and effective care while
minimising costs for patients, providers and the NHS.

As The Association for Eye Care Providers, FODO commits to
working through members and with partners to make change
happen for the benefit of all patients and populations across the UK.

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