Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 95020
Ophthalmic Services
Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025
Question
Sir Mark Hendrick
Labour (Co-op) — Preston
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what provisions he is making in the National Health Service to ensure that patients with long term eye conditions receive adequate practical and emotional support.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe recognise the importance of practical and emotional support for people living with long term eye conditions. Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities are responsible for assessing individuals’ care and support needs and, where eligible, for meeting t...
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