This section is dedicated to eye care professionals. It serves as a central hub, providing access to key resources and information tailored for resident practitioners and locum professionals working in the area.
Electronic Eyecare Referral System
WOPEC Training / Higher Eduation
Making Safe and Effective Referrals to the Eye Emergency Referral Service
UHCW has produced an updated recording of its recent referral teaching session and is asking all optometrists to view it. The recording provides guidance on making safe, high-quality referrals to the Eye Emergency Referral Service and includes refinements to the referral scoring framework, along with further clarification on the information that should be included within referrals. These updates are intended to support UHCW’s triage team in making timely and informed clinical decisions for patients. All optometrists are encouraged to watch the updated recording, including those who attended the original session.
Making Safe and Effective Referrals video
Swiftqueue Account Updates
Optometrists can now register for individual Swiftqueue accounts rather than using a shared practice login. This change will enhance communication and governance by ensuring that any referrals returned for additional information are sent directly to the clinician who submitted them, supporting more efficient management of patient referrals.
Please see the Referral Pathways page for further guidance on registering for an individual Swiftqueue account.