Written question asked by Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. A substantive answer was provided by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Friday, 19 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Ophthalmic Services: West Midlands

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the planned termination of the Minor Eye Conditions Service in Coventry and Warwickshire from 1 November 2025 on (a) GP workloads, (b) A&E workloads, (c) patient outcomes and (d) meeting the objectives of the NHS Long Term Plan to (i) expand community-based care and (ii) reduce unnecessary hospital attendances.

Answer: The responsibility for the delivery, implementation and funding decisions for services ultimately rests with the appropriate National Health Service commissioner. All service changes should be based on clear evidence that they will deliver better outcomes for patients.

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