Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 47594
Ophthalmic Services: South East
Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 30 April 2025
Question
Gregory Stafford
Conservative — Farnham and Bordon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of commissioned primary eyecare services from April 2025 by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board on NH
Answer
Stephen KinnockIntegrated care boards are responsible for commissioning both primary and secondary eye care services in their areas to meet local needs.