Written question asked by Peter Gibson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2022. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Monday, 21 February 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Macular Degeneration: Health Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is available for individuals suffering from macular degeneration.
- Answer
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The National Health Service continues to prioritise urgent treatment for sight-threatening eye conditions, such as wet age-related macular degeneration, whilst the pandemic impacts services.
Macular services often have specific commissioner-established targets based upon the treatment of patients in line with best practice, ensuring that patients receive high quality treatment.
In addition to personalised support from specialists, the nhs.uk website provides details on support available for individuals suffering from age-related macular degeneration, including support groups such as the Macular Society support services and the Royal National Institute of Blind People advice service. Information is available at the following link:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/living-with-amd/
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 121934
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Health services Macular degeneration
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- 2022-02-21 10:55:54 +0000
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