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National Statistics

General Ophthalmic Services, Activity statistics - England, Year ending 31 March 2011 [NS]

Publication date: July 12, 2011
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Summary

Numbers of NHS sight tests conducted per practitioner for financial year 2010/11 (table 1.5) as originally published in July 2011 were identified to be incorrect; due to the use of an incorrect denominator in the calculations. These figures have been corrected and republished as of 28/11/2011.

This report shows information about NHS ophthalmic activity provided through General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in England in 2010/11 and on trends since 2001/02

Key facts

  • There were 11.9 million NHS sight tests in England. This is an increase of 127 thousand (1.1 per cent) on the previous year.
  • The number of vouchers processed in England increased by 61 thousand (1.4 per cent) to 4.5 million.
  • The number of vouchers for repair and replacement was 432 thousand.

Coverage

Date Range: April 01, 2001 to March 31, 2011
Geographical coverage:
England
Geographical granularity:
Primary Care Organisations
Country

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