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Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 February 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2018. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Ophthalmic Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase funding for the national NHS ophthalmic services contract for adults and children with learning disabilities and for people who are homeless.

Answer

There are no patient charges for those entitled to free National Health Service sight tests or cap on the budget from which NHS sight tests are funded. Many people with learning disabilities and those who are homeless will either meet the criteria for a free NHS sight test or qualify on income grounds for help with the costs of a private sight test.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127101
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Finance Homelessness Learning disability Ophthalmic services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk