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Appendix 1 1 LBBD Staff - Eye Health Survey Results May 2015 Matthew Cole Name: Job title: Director of Public Health Date: May 2015 2 Eye Health Survey What did we do? We asked council employees about their eye health How did we ask


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  2. LBBD Staff - Eye Health Survey Results May 2015 Matthew Cole Name: Job title: Director of Public Health Date: May 2015 2

  3. Eye Health Survey What did we do? We asked council employees about their eye health How did we ask council employees? � We surveyed LBBD staff in April-May 2015 � We used an online questionnaire sent in CMT briefing, via Yammer and via email Who responded? � 88 people completed the questionnaire

  4. Eye Health Survey - Limitations Use the information as a guide There are limitations to the data � All people who answered are employed � All people were employed by LBBD 4

  5. Ages are 20 – 69 years Ages are 20 – 69 years 67.1% 20.0% 12.9% 0.00% 0.00% 0-19 20 - 39 40 - 59 60 - 69 70+ 86 people answered this question 5

  6. More females than males answered 32% 68% 86 people answered this question 6

  7. The balance of people who answered were white 7.1% 2.4% 3.5% White White Afro-Caribbean Asian 87.1% Mixed 85 people answered this question 7

  8. When was your last sight test? 80 75 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 10 3 5 0 0 2 years ago or less 3 years ago or less Other I've never had a sight test All 88 people answered this question 8

  9. How often do you think you should have your eyes tested? 46.8% 55.2% Correct answer: Every 2 years 87 people answered this question 9

  10. For most people, it is recommended that you should have your eyes tested every 2 years. We asked - If you have not had your eyes tested in the last 2 years, please tell us why. I am worried I may be pressured into buying glasses or lenses I have not got the time - it's an inconvenience I don’t think I need an eye test I did not know how often I should have my eyes tested 17 people answered this question 10

  11. Are there other reasons why you have not been to an optician? My eyes don't hurt I don’t know where to go Not had time Not had time I can see OK Other 16 people answered this question 11

  12. Do you have a close relative who has glaucoma? No (9.3%) Yes (25.6%) Don't know (65.1%) 86 people answered this question 12

  13. Do you have diabetes? No Yes (2.3%) (5.8%) Don't Know (91.9%) 86 people answered this question 86 people answered this question 13

  14. Do you know if you are entitled to a free NHS sight test? Well; Tesco, Specsavers, Boots … will do the same! No - I don't know if I am entitled Yes - I know I am not entitled Yes - I know I am entitled 0 10 20 30 40 50 86 people answered this question 14

  15. Do you know if you are entitled to financial help towards the cost of spectacles or contact lenses (NHS optical voucher)? No - I don't know if I am entitled or not Yes - I know I am not entitled Yes - I know I am entitled 0 10 20 30 40 50 86 people answered this question 15

  16. Do you know if you are entitled to an eye examination paid for by your employer? Here to help! 2.4% 22.4% 22.4% Yes - I know I am entitled Yes - I know I am 75.3% not entitled No - I don't know if I am entitled 85 people answered question 16

  17. Are you registered as visually impaired? Yes (2) No (84) 86 people answered this question 17

  18. Do you receive any of these benefits? Only 3 people reported receiving Tax Credits No-one received any other benefits 86 people answered this question 18

  19. Other comments …it had been 7 years due to the cost involved spectacle spectacle really can't afford lenses so to buy new expensive in expensive in glasses COST! this country I have always claimed support through the Council scheme and I think it is very helpful towards costs. 19

  20. What does this mean for residents in Barking and Dagenham? � There was an awareness of the importance of eye health Most people who responded had had an eye test in the past 2 years � Not all people knew how often their eyes should be tested Only half of the respondents knew to get their eyes tested every 2 years � People felt a pressure to spend money People were sometimes not aware of free tests People were sometimes not aware if they or close relative had glaucoma / diabetes this means they were not accessing free tests 20

  21. Questions – Discussion 21

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