Eyecare is facing unprecedented pressures: rising cases of glaucoma and AMD, fragmented pathways and postcode lottery access. Patients are impacted by delays and uncertainties, while NHS ophthalmology struggles with restricted activity plans, tariff changes and long-standing workforce constraints. This session explores how integrated care models can transform outcomes, sharing examples of clinical innovations that can be part of the solution.  Learn why siloed services ultimately can fail and discover practical examples of comprehensive pathways that enhance patient experience and deliver patient-centred care.  Join us to stay future-ready and deliver seamless, ethical, and evidence-based eyecare.

Learning outcomes:

• Practitioners will evaluate how ethical, patient-centred decision-making can be maintained when access to care is limited, ensuring that practice remains evidence-based and equitable
• Practitioners will recognise how integrated care pathways and collaborative service models can reduce risk and improve patient safety in pressured and fragmented eyecare systems