Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Douglas Carswell (Conservative). It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 June 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Eye Examinations (Children)
- Question
- What steps her Department is taking to ensure that children receive regular full eye examinations.
- Answer
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Free sight tests are available under the NHS for children under 16, and for those in full-time education aged 16 to 18. Sight tests allow the opportunity to review all aspects of eye health, including investigations for signs of disease. Information about the extensive arrangements for providing help with NHS optical services and other health costs is set out in leaflet HC11, ““Are you entitled to help with health costs?””.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 447 c1183
- 78467
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Children Eyesight Testing Take-up
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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