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The visual impairment forum at Highfield house has agreed to work with the steering group as a dedicated task and finish group for this project. As well as answering the survey questions they will also provide their ideas about patient information letters and leaflets for the new service.

Papers regarding the re-design of the new service will be sent to the planned care Clinical Commissioning Unit and the Clinical Commissioning Group Executive for comments and agreement to move forward in stages. Once the design is finalised it will be their decision to implement the model.

Electronic Prescription Service release 2 June 2012 The process is being introduced gradually across various areas and even in Kirklees, this will be done stage by stage. To ensure that we understand the impact of the changes and consider future steps when introducing this further, we are seeking the views of patients during the pilot stage.

In Kirklees, one practice has started the pilot stage in June 2012 with surveys going to those patients identified by the practice. Second practice is planned to participate in the pilot in September 2012, again asking patients via a survey for their views.

Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy June and July 2012 This strategy was compiled in partnership with NHS Greater Huddersfield, NHS North Kirklees, NHS Kirklees, Kirklees Council and the Local Involvement Network.

Engagement process sought feedback from the local community on the draft of this strategy.

Learning Disability Self Assessment Framework April 2011, June 2012 Service users and carers sitting on the Learning Disability Partnership Board. Individuals were asked to agree RAG scores for the Learning Disability Self Assessment devised by the Strategic Health Authority.

Proposals for developing Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic Services in mid Yorkshire July – August 2012 There were two parts to the changes being proposed to eye care services: 1. Moving glaucoma, medical retina and cataract services from Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield to Pontefract Hospital 2. Moving the Macular Degeneration Service from Clayton Hospital in Wakefield, which is due to close, to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield 27