Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 53414

Ophthalmic Services

Tabled: 19 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable access to eye care services for low-income populations.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services to meet local needs, and have a duty under the Health and Care Act 2022 to reduce inequalities.Free National Health Service sight tests and NHS optical vouche...
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