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Written question asked by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour) on Monday, 12 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 19 June 2023 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 ensure equitable access to NHS Minor Eye Care Services across all Integrated Care Boards in England.

Answer

In England, integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the planning and commissioning of services to meet local needs. This includes decisions on whether to commission locally enhanced services from primary eye care providers, such as minor eye conditions services.

To support ICBs we are currently planning a piece of work with the profession and NHS England to develop a standard set of service specifications for enhanced services, which will support ICB commissioning, should they identify a need for such services in their area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188964
Session
2022-23
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Link
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