Pan-Ayrshire and Arran eye service launched

A new community health plan has been launched in Scotland to address a projected higher demand for sight loss services.

Eddie Fraser, director of health and social care for East Ayrshire Council, led this work on behalf of the councils and health board. He said: ‘We put these proposals out to public consultation in March and got a very positive response.

‘As well as integrating services for people with sight and hearing loss, we want to include a stronger focus on prevention and enablement, and community-based provision.

‘A pan-Ayrshire and Arran approach to sensory impairment will allow for a more standardised and consistent approach to service delivery.  It will enable one point of access with a clear and effective referral pathway into the service, providing a more responsive approach which will meet individual needs.’