Number of examinations claimed through Wales General Ophthalmic Services 2 scheme by band and age of patient
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General description
Data is shown for eye health examinations by band and patient age. Prior to 2023-24, similar services to Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS) 2 were offered through Eye Health Examination Wales (EHEW).Data collection and calculation
Data is sourced from ophthalmic payments systems, maintained by primary care services in NHS Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP).Band 1: acute eye care and referrals from another healthcare professional; Band 2: further examination to inform or prevent a referral; and Band 3: follow up to Band 1 and Post Cataract Assessment.
1st April 2019 health service provision for residents of Bridgend local authority moved from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg to Cwm Taf. For more information see the joint statement from Cwm Taf and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Boards (see weblinks). The health board names have changed with Cwm Taf University Health Board becoming Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board becoming Swansea Bay University Health Board. A link to the statement from the minister for health and social service can be found in the weblinks section.
Frequency of publication
AnnualData reference periods
2015-16 onwards.Statistical quality
Please find this information in the related statistical publication and quality report, as per given weblink.Title
Number of examinations claimed through Wales General Ophthalmic Services 2 scheme by band and age of patientLast update
14 August 2024Next update
To be confirmedPublishing organisation
Welsh GovernmentSource 1
NHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipContact email
stats.healthinfo@gov.walesDesignation
National StatisticsLowest level of geographical disaggregation
WalesGeographical coverage
WalesLanguages covered
English and WelshData licensing
You may use and re-use this data free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government License - see http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licenceKeywords
Ophthalmic; Eye Care; Eye Health Examination Wales; Eye; OpticianWeblinks
Statistical Release:https://www.gov.wales/eye-care-statistics
Quality report:
https://www.gov.wales/sensory-health-quality-report