Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 21 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Ophthalmic Services: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with his counterpart in Northern Ireland on the potential merits of delivering combined cataract and glaucoma procedures to help reduce pressures on ophthalmic waiting lists.
- Answer
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Health is a devolved matter. Combined treatment for glaucoma and cataracts can already be considered when clinically appropriate, taking into account the patient’s wishes and the best available evidence.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 31962
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Ophthalmic services Waiting lists Glaucoma Cataracts
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- 2025-09-05 18:46:47 +0100
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