Self Referral

Northern Ireland Primary Eyecare Assessment and Referral Scheme - PEARS

What is NI PEARS?

Northern Ireland Primary Eyecare Assessment and Referral Service (NI PEARS) is a service provided by most optometry practices across Northern Ireland for patients who develop a sudden eye problem.

 

The NI PEARS service is for patients who develop a sudden eye condition such as:

  • Red eye(s)
  • Pain and/or discomfort in the eyes, or around the eye area
  • Sudden reduction in vision in one or both eyes
  • Recent onset or sudden increase of flashes and/or floaters in one or both eyes
  • Something in your eye that you can’t remove yourself

 

 

NI PEARS Scheme - DOH/HSCNI Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG)

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is practical support to help people overcome challenges that stop them doing activities or occupations. They work with patients to identify strengths, skills and needs in carrying out day-to-day activities.

 

Occupational therapy | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website (hscni.net)

Podiatry

Podiatrists assess, diagnose and treat people with problems that affect their:

. Feet

. Ankles

. Lower limbs

 

Podiatry | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website (hscni.net)

Social Work

Social work is an important part of the care provided by various different services. Many teams across the Trust include social workers along with other healthcare professionals.

 

Social work | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website (hscni.net)

Maternity

If a you as a patient discover you are pregnant, you can self refer to the Midwifery Led clinics using the links below. This clinic is called the MOAN clinic. You may make a booking appointment with the GP but they too will be directing you to self refer to the MOAN clinic.

 

Self-referral form | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website (hscni.net)