Primary Eyecare Services provides NHS funded eye care services across large parts of England. The services are available from the majority of local opticians (also known as optometrists), from the smallest independent practice to the largest national chains.
You do not need a GP referral. You can contact an optical practice directly to make an appointment, this is called self-referral. To find your nearest optometry practice providing these services click here.
Urgent Community Eyecare Service
The Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems.
The Community Urgent Eyecare Service can treat:
- Red or painful eye or eyelids
- Recently occurring flashes and floaters
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye
This is an NHS service provided by accredited optometrists (also commonly known as opticians).
Minor Eye Conditions Service
The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems. It is an NHS service provided by accredited optometrists (also commonly called opticians).
The Minor Eye Conditions Service can treat:
- Red eye or eyelids
- Dry, gritty or uncomfortable eyes
- Eye irritation and inflammation
- A lot of recent discharge from the eye or watery eye
- Recently occurring flashes or floaters
- Painful eye
- Ingrowing lashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye
Support for ex-Armed Forces personnel at Veterans in Mind Cheshire and Merseyside.
The service delivers specialist, high quality, and effective clinical treatment to veterans who suffer from ongoing psychological issues, resulting from their time as a serving member of the armed forces.
The established staff team has developed expertise in working with military service related psychological difficulties, giving us the right skills and knowledge to work effectively with our service users. Types of psychological difficulties can include trauma related problems; various anxiety based problems; substance misuse; problems with self-management, including anger; depression and problems related to adjusting to civilian life after military service.
We also provide the necessary links to support veterans and their families with housing, financial and social needs. We do this by working in partnership with local Veterans’ agencies, who can offer a range of service users, from increasing social networks, to linking in with other services that may be useful, promoting long-term recovery.
To refer yourself to this service, please contact single point of access on 0151 908 0019.
Alternatively complete the online referral form via www.gmmh.nhs.uk/military-veterans-services/.
Structured Medication Reviews are usually carried out via a telephone consultation with our practice pharmacists. The aim of the review is to talk about the medicines you are currently taking – it is an opportunity for you to discuss your medication and ensure that you are getting the best from the medicines that are prescribed for you.
If you have been invited to book a Structured Medication Review with one of our practice pharmacists you can find further information by clicking here.
Cheshire East Carers’ Hub provides a single point of access for all Carers including both young and adult Carers. The hub will ensure that Carers of all ages will have access to information, advice and a wide range of support services. These support services are designed to help Carers continue in their caring role for as long as they choose and to reduce the impact the caring role can have on a Carers own health and wellbeing.
Support could include:
- 1-2-1 or group based support
- Peer support
- Support to take a break
- Information, advice and guidance
- Support to access community, health and wellbeing services
- Access to activities, training, living well fund and much more
The Cheshire East Integrated Carers Hub is delivered by n-compass, in partnership The Alzheimer’s’ Society.
Related links for Carers Hub Professionals:
Service Details
Services for Carers Website: http://www.cheshireeastcarershub.co.uk
- Children (5-18)
- Young Adults (14-25)
- Adults (18+)
- Older People (65+)
Provides support to:
Areas covered in Cheshire East:
- All Areas of Cheshire East
They provide assistance to access the community and activities, as well as additional information on how service is provided.
Access to a 24 hour chat line manned by other carers.
How is the service provided?
– Telephone 0300 303 0208 (calls charged at local rates)- Email enquiries@cheshireeastcarershub.co.uk- Face to face- Within the Community- Online https://livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk
Is a referral required?
No Accepted referral methods:- Self referral- via CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)- via GP or Health Professional- via Jobcentre Plus- via Early Years setting- via School- via College or post-16 provider- via Children’s Social Care- via Adult Social Care- via Cheshire East Housing Options Team- via Voluntary Agencies- via Youth Offending Team and/or Youth Prevention Team- via Youth Support Service- via Local Area Coordinators
Opening Times
Days service available Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 6.00pm.Contact 0330 022 5448 – the CHAT Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.