NHS (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025: CRWIA
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) outlines the impact of new regulations enabling independent prescribing optometrists and ophthalmic medical practitioners to manage complex anterior eye conditions in the community. The changes aim to reduce hospital pressures, improve patient access, and support sustainable care.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing
The impact of the proposal will be monitored by analysing data from payment claims submitted to NHS National Services Scotland by IP optometrists and OMPs who have entered into arrangements with Health Boards for the provision of GOS in the Health Board’s area to patients who have certain anterior eye conditions.
The CRWIA will be reviewed and updated if, following the analysis of this data, it is determined that there has been a change in children’s rights and wellbeing beyond that stated in this document.
13. Sign off
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Mike Stewart, Primary Care Optometry Team, 3 November 2025
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Tom Ferris, Dentistry and Optometry Division, 3 November 2025
Contact
Email: eyecare@gov.scot