Two surgeons performing surgery on someone's eye.

People in Greater Manchester now have the chance to ‘have their say’ on who may be eligible for cataract surgery in Greater Manchester.

Our Individual Funding Request Service supports NHS organisations across Greater Manchester to ensure people have fair and equal access to treatments.

They work with clinicians across Greater Manchester to develop ‘clinical commissioning statements’ that:

  • Have the most up-to-date clinical evidence so that funding is prioritised for treatments that are proven to have clinical benefits for patients.
  • Stop variation in access to NHS funded services across Greater Manchester (sometimes called the ‘postcode lottery’) and allow fair and equitable treatment for all local patients.
  • Ensure access to NHS funded treatment is equal and fair, whilst considering the needs of the everyone in Greater Manchester and evidence of clinical and cost effectiveness.

Our ‘clinical commissioning statement’ for cataract surgery is being reviewed next – which will look at who might be eligible for cataract surgery. You have your chance to ‘have your say’.

If you’ve had cataract surgery, work in local services, or just have an interest in this service – please read our information and have your say.

Visit our ‘have your say’ pages.


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