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What this means for you
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What's happening:** The government is spending £20 million to make it faster and easier for eye doctors on your local high street to send your information directly to hospital eye specialists using computers instead of paper forms.
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What this means for you:** If your local eye doctor thinks you need to see a hospital eye specialist, your referral will get there much quicker, which means you'll likely get an appointment sooner instead of waiting for paperwork to arrive by post.
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What you should do:** Keep an eye on your local optician or eye care provider for updates about this change, as the system will be rolled out over time—but there's no action you need to take right now.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: NHS · Read full article ↗
Government invests £20 million to digitise referrals from the high street directly and digitally into NHS hospital eye services.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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