Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16859
Glaucoma: Primary Care
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Andy Slaughter
Labour — Hammersmith and Chiswick
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure commissioners are making use of capacity and expertise in primary care optometry to improve access to care for those (a) at risk of and (b) with glaucoma.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIntegrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services to meet the needs of their local populations. This can include community-based glaucoma services, delivered by high street optical practices.The Depart...
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