Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 6771
Ophthalmic Services: Sleeping Rough
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 22 October 2024
Question
Deirdre Costigan
Labour — Ealing Southall
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to optometry services for rough sleepers who are not eligible for full public funding due to their immigration status.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIndividuals can apply for help with the cost of sight tests and glasses through the NHS low-income scheme. This includes people seeking asylum, refused asylum seekers in receipt of Home Office support and some refugees who will be eligible for cost exempt...
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