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Written question asked by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Ophthalmology: Community Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to work with local optometrists to ensure that neighbourhood‑level eye care services are supported.

Answer

The Neighbourhood Health Framework outlines the national minimum aims and objectives of Neighbourhood Health Services. It is important that reforms are locally led, as integrated care boards and local authorities are best placed to design services that make sense for their local populations. Local systems can choose to go further than the minimum aims set out in the framework, including in relation to optometry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123772
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Ophthalmology Community health services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk