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Written question asked by Alex Mayer (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Ophthalmology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to expand the role of optometrists in delivering community-based eye care, including shared care schemes.

Answer

Integrated care boards can already commission community-based eye care services. Improvements in IT connectivity and the development of single points of access between primary care optometry and secondary care will also support more care being delivered in the community, including under shared care arrangements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122305
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Ophthalmology Community health services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk