Outcome of specialist appointment with prescribing optometrist (WGOS 5), by appointment type and health board

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Data valuesData descriptionAreaAppointment typeOutcome
47.9PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardInitialDischarged from WGOS5
10.0PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardFollow UpReferred out of WGOS5
37.8PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardFollow UpWGOS5 follow up
52.2PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardFollow UpDischarged from WGOS5
7.1 [t]PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardTotalReferred out of WGOS5
43.2 [t]PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardTotalWGOS5 follow up
49.8 [t]PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardTotalDischarged from WGOS5
4.8PercentageHywel Dda University Health BoardInitialReferred out of WGOS5
40.4 [t]PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardTotalDischarged from WGOS5
61.3PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardInitialWGOS5 follow up
4.8 [t]PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardTotalReferred out of WGOS5
3.5PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardInitialReferred out of WGOS5
54.8 [t]PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardTotalWGOS5 follow up
46.1PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardFollow UpDischarged from WGOS5
47.9PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardFollow UpWGOS5 follow up
6.1PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardFollow UpReferred out of WGOS5
35.2PercentageSwansea Bay University Health BoardInitialDischarged from WGOS5
6.0PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardInitialReferred out of WGOS5
41.3PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardFollow UpDischarged from WGOS5
52.7PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardFollow UpWGOS5 follow up
6.1PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardFollow UpReferred out of WGOS5
21.3PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardInitialDischarged from WGOS5
72.8PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardInitialWGOS5 follow up
32.8 [t]PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardTotalDischarged from WGOS5
61.2 [t]PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardTotalWGOS5 follow up
6.0 [t]PercentageCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardTotalReferred out of WGOS5
5.1 [t]PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardTotalReferred out of WGOS5
55.2 [t]PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardTotalWGOS5 follow up
39.8 [t]PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardTotalDischarged from WGOS5
4.5PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardInitialReferred out of WGOS5
65.5PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardInitialWGOS5 follow up
30.0PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardInitialDischarged from WGOS5
5.7PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardFollow UpReferred out of WGOS5
45.2PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardFollow UpWGOS5 follow up
49.1PercentageAneurin Bevan University Health BoardFollow UpDischarged from WGOS5
64.7PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardInitialWGOS5 follow up
42.6PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardFollow UpDischarged from WGOS5
5.6 [t]PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardTotalReferred out of WGOS5
51.1PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardFollow UpWGOS5 follow up
57.3 [t]PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardTotalWGOS5 follow up
6.3PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardFollow UpReferred out of WGOS5
37.1 [t]PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardTotalDischarged from WGOS5
30.6PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardInitialDischarged from WGOS5
4.7PercentageCardiff and Vale University Health BoardInitialReferred out of WGOS5
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Main information

Most recent update
30 September 2025
Next update expected
September 2026
Designation
Official statistics
Data provider
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Data source
Microsoft Form submission

Data notes

Overview

Summary of dataset and variables

This dataset shows the number and percentage of outcomes for Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS) 5 appointments in Wales. WGOS 5 is a provision of eye care services in primary care that require an independent prescriber optometrist to manage, treat and monitor patients to prevent onward referral. Outcomes include patients being referred out of WGOS 5, continuing with WGOS 5 follow-up, or being discharged from the pathway. Data is broken down by appointment type (initial or follow-up), health board and financial year. The dataset provides insight into how patient outcomes vary by type of appointment, health board, and over time.

Data collection or calculation

The WGOS 5 claims are submitted electronically through Microsoft forms to NHS Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and uploaded onto their K2 payments system. Appointments are grouped by appointment type (initial or follow-up), health board, and financial year. Within each Health Board and appointment type, the number and percentage of appointments falling into each outcome category are calculated. Percentages reflect the proportion of each outcome within that specific combination of Health Board and appointment type. Totals are included to support interpretation across groups.

Statistical quality

Initial HES discharge appointments are grouped together with initial appointments. There were only 12 of these appointments.

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stats.healthinfo@gov.wales

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