Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 9 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by Jackie Doyle-Price (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 October 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Learning Disability: Eyesight
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to raise awareness of the high risks of sight problems in people with learning disabilities.
- Answer
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Ascertaining if there are problems with vision is part of the annual health check which is offered to people aged 14 and over who have been assessed as having moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities, or people with a mild learning disability who have other complex health needs.
NHS Choices contains links to information and resources for the public about sight problems in people with a learning disability. Information provided on NHS Choices can be found at the following link:
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 106783
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Eyesight Learning disability
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- 2017-10-12 16:18:26 +0100
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