LOCSU has been pivotal in developing enhanced service pathways for conditions such as glaucoma and diabetes. Its accredited pathways give LOCs the tools to use in their negotiations with their local commissioning groups. The research, supported by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK, was designed to measure the involvement of practices in schemes, determine how decisions to take part are made and establish awareness of the lead bodies involved.
In July of this year 450 respondents in England with an average of 10.5 years of experience completed the questionnaire. Independent practices made up 61 per cent of respondents, multiples 21 per cent, franchises 10 per cent and supermarkets 3 per cent of the sample. Of those taking part optometrists accounted for 68 per cent, dispensing opticians 24 per cent and contact lens opticians 8 per cent.
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