Services Database Optical Practices and Community Pharmacy Hypertension Pilot
Service ID
557590
Description
Aims and intended outcomes
The Optical Practices and Community Pharmacy Hypertension Pilot has been
developed to align with the existing NHS Hypertension Case Finding service in
pharmacies and aims specifically to:
- To reduce health inequalities and risk across the community by enabling those
with high blood pressure to be identified early and supported with timely advice,
guidance and treatment from a range of primary care services including Optical
Practices, Community Pharmacy and General Practice. - To improve access to primary care services by offering blood pressure checks at
a variety of healthcare settings, ensuring patients can access the right care, in
the right place, at the right time. - To support PCNs in achieving their IIF indicators through establishing Optical
Practices and Community Pharmacies as key partners in identifying patients at
risk of hypertension / high blood pressure. - To relieve pressure across General Practice and Emergency Departments by
offering screening and advice in the community for those with high blood
pressure, before urgent treatment is needed. - To improve collaboration among primary care contractors, building upon the
existing Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) to further expand
joint working and shared outcomes across PCNs. - To develop leadership skills, knowledge and skills among primary care
contractors by providing opportunities to work together, share experiences and
expand their knowledge of other services. - To build patient confidence in a range of primary care contractors so that they
are able to make informed choices about how and where they access support for
their healthcare needs, offering a safe and professional alternative to GP
practices.
Location of service
Humber LPC
Commissioner
NHS England
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Cardiovascular
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing