Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 83286

Ophthalmic Services: Finance

Tabled: 20 October 2025

Answered: 27 October 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase funding for primary eye care services as part of his Department's plan to shift care from hospitals to the community.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Over the course of the 10-Year Health Plan, the share of expenditure on hospital care will fall and there will be proportionally greater investment in out of-hospital care as local areas build and expand their neighbourhood health services.The detail of S...

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