Written question asked by James Frith (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Eyesight: Testing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will consider extending NHS sight test eligibility criteria by listing learning disability as a risk factor.
- Answer
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Whilst adults with a learning disability do not automatically qualify for free National Health Service sight tests, they may qualify under other categories of exemption, for example being in receipt of income-related benefits or through the NHS low-income scheme.
To support children and young people with learning disabilities, free NHS sight tests are available within special educational settings across England, that choose to host a service.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 107115
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Eligibility Eyesight Learning disability Testing
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- 2026-02-23 12:33:49 +0000
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