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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 25 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health Bill.


Health Bill

As I said earlier, home visits and community development ensure that there is proper early detection of problems. If it is deemed that they require an eye test, they are eligible to have an eye test. We also believe that for children whose eyes are still developing, a sight test may not be exactly what is needed—rather, there should be vision screening by an orthoptist. An orthoptist?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
682 c268GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Disclosure of information Fraud Health Health hazards Personal records Public appointments Older people Ophthalmic services Testing Appointments Commission Glaucoma
Legislation
Health Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk