West Midlands, including Sandwell, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Coventry; care homes UK-wide
Who is the service for?
Adults of any age who are unable to leave home unaided due to illness or disability - including older people, people with dementia, learning disabilities or reduced mobility - living at home, in care homes or in sheltered housing
Referral route
Self-referral by phone or email, or referral by family, carers, care/nursing home staff, sheltered housing teams, GPs and other health professionals
Specific ethnic group?
NA
Summary of services
Summary - Full eye examinations at home by a qualified optometrist, including eye health checks and glasses prescriptions, plus supply, fitting and repair of glasses. Eye health talks for sheltered housing schemes.
When are the services run?
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (appointments arranged by phone)
Time details
9am - 5pm
Remit
Remit - To give housebound and vulnerable people the same quality of eye care at home as they would get on the high street, helping to protect sight, independence and reduce falls risk.
Chargeable service?
No - NHS eye tests are free for those eligible (e.g. aged 60+, certain benefits). Private fees apply otherwise
Cost of service
Various
Means tested
No - NHS eligibility rules apply (age, health conditions, certain benefits)
Transport Provided
Not applicable - we come to you
CQC Registered
Not applicable - sight testing is regulated by the General Optical Council and provided under an NHS contract
