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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many (a) men and (b) women are were charged for (i) sight tests and (ii) dental check-ups in the last year for which figures are available. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 November 2004

Reference

198249; 426 c1672W;426 c1675W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many pensioners in the Selby constituency have had free eye tests since they were introduced. - Inc table.

Asked by

John Grogan (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

11 November 2004

For answer on

17 November 2004

Answered on

17 November 2004

Mr. Grogan: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many pensioners in the Selby constituency have had free eye tests since they were introduced. [198788] Miss Melanie Johnson: Figures for the number of sight tests by constituency or by pensioners are not collected centrally. The following table shows the number of national health service sight tests paid by North Yorkshire health authority (HA) for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2003 and the four primary care trusts (PCTs) covering the old North Yorkshire HA for the year ending 31 March 2004. General ophthalmic services: number of sight tests paid by North Yorkshire HA for patients aged 60 and over for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2004 (thousand) _________________________________________________________________________________________________. HA name/PCT name Number of sight tests for aged 60 and over 1999-2000 North Yorkshire HA 52.1 2000-01 North Yorkshire HA 61.8 2001-02 North Yorkshire HA 68.9 2002-03 North Yorkshire HA 70.3 2003-04 21.4 Hambleton and Richmondshire PCT 10.2 Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale PCT 17.5 Selby And York PCT 26.3 Total North Yorkshire HA 75.4 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Notes: 1. Eligibility for NHS sight tests was extended to patients aged 60 and over from 1 April 1999. 2. PCTs took over responsibilities from HAs in October 2002. Sight tests can not be equated to the numbers of patients. Although most people do not come back for a sight test within the year, some patients suffering from medical conditions are advised to have re-examinations sooner. However, some patients aged 60 and over will be eligible for sight tests for other reasons as well, for example, on income grounds. The classification for such patients will depend on the patient and the practitioner.

Date

17 November 2004

Reference

198788; 426 c1673W;426 c1676W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many senior citizens in North Staffordshire have received (a) free eye tests and (b) help towards glasses and contact lenses since 1997. - Inc table and fact that the information is not available in the format requested and also information on...

Asked by

Paul Farrelly (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

11 November 2004

For answer on

17 November 2004

Answered on

17 November 2004

Paul Farrelly: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many senior citizens in North Staffordshire have received (a) free eye tests and (b) help towards glasses and contact lenses since 1997. [198568] Dr. Ladyman: The information is not available in the format requested. The table shows the number of national health service sight tests for patients aged 60 and over paid for by the former North Staffordshire health authority (HA), for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2003 and for the four primary care trusts (PCTs) covering the old North Staffordshire HA for the year ending 31 March 2004. General Ophthalmic services: number of sight tests paid for, for patients aged 60 and over for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2004 (thousand) _________________________________________________________________________________________________. HA name/PCT name Number of sight tests for aged 60 and over 1999-2000 North Staffordshire HA 32.3 2000-01 North Staffordshire HA 36.4 2001-02 North Staffordshire HA 42.6 2002-03 North Staffordshire HA 49.1 2003-04 Newcastle-under-Lyme PCT 9.8 North Stoke PCT 16.9 South Stoke PCT 10.4 Staffordshire Moorlands PCT 6.9 Total -- 44.0 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Note: Eligibility for NHS sight tests was extended to patients aged 60 and over from 1 April 1999. PCTs took over responsibilities from HAs in October 2002. Sight tests can not be equated to the numbers of patients. Although most people do not come back for a sight test within the year, some patients suffering from medical conditions are advised to have re- examinations sooner. Information on how many senior citizens received help towards glasses and contact lenses is not collected centrally.

Date

17 November 2004

Reference

198568; 426 c1672-3W;426 c1675-6W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioners in West Derbyshire (a) are receiving pension credit, (b) are entitled to pension credit but not yet claiming it, (c) are receiving pension savings credit, (d) are entitled to pension savings credit but not yet claiming it,...

Asked by

Lord McLoughlin (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Work and Pensions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

11 November 2004

For answer on

17 November 2004

Answered on

17 November 2004

Mr. McLoughlin: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many pensioners in West Derbyshire (a) are receiving pension credit, (b) are entitled to pension credit but not yet claiming it, (c) are receiving pension savings credit, (d) are entitled to pension savings credit but not yet claiming it, (e) received free eye tests in the last year for which figures are available, (f) received free TV licences in the last year for which figures are available and (g) will be entitled to winter fuel payment (i) at the standard rate and (ii) at the higher rate for older pensioners in 2003-04; and if he will make a statement. [198360] Malcolm Wicks: Information on the number of people likely to be eligible for pension credit or the savings element of pension credit is not available at constituency level. At 30 September 2004, 3,405 households in the West Derbyshire constituency were receiving pension credit, of whom 2,760 were receiving the savings element. In winter 2003-04, the number of households in the West Derbyshire constituency with at least one resident aged 75 or over is 6,235. Each of these households would be eligible for a free TV licence. In winter 2003-04, 22,220 people in the West Derbyshire constituency received a winter fuel payment. Of these, 4,650 were aged 80 or over and entitled to the higher rate. We expect the numbers to be similar for winter 2004-05. Matters relating to free eye tests are the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Health. Notes: 1. Figures are rounded to the nearest five. 2. Winter fuel payment data are for winter 2003-04 3. Any residence found to have four or more occupants aged 60 and over is not included in the total household figure as it is assumed to be RCNH (Residential Care/Nursing Home).

Date

17 November 2004

Reference

198360; 426 c1659W;426 c1662W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many residents in Manchester, Withington aged over 60 years have benefited from the abolition of charges for eye tests. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Lord Bradley (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 November 2004

Reference

426 c866W;426 c870W; 197878

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many NHS sight tests have been taken by individuals over 60 years in each year since 1999. - Inc table. (Holding answer 14 October 2004).

Asked by

John Baron (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

11 October 2004

For answer on

10 November 2004

Answered on

10 November 2004

Mr. Baron: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many NHS sight tests have been taken by individuals over 60 years in each year since 1999. [190914] Ms Rosie Winterton: [holding answer 14 October 2004]: The table shows the number of national health service sight tests paid by health authorities (HAs) and primary care trusts (PCTs) in England for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2004. General ophthalmic services: number of sight tests paid by HAs/PCTs in England for patients aged 60 and over for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2004 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Number (million) 1999-2000 3.3 2000-01 3.8 2001-02 4.0 2002-03 4.1 2003-04 4.3 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Sight tests cannot be equated to the numbers of patients. Although most people do not need a repeat sight test within the year, some patients suffering from medical conditions are advised to have re- examinations sooner.

Date

10 November 2004

Reference

426 c707W;426 c711W; 190914

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many pensioners in the Dagenham constituency have had free eye tests since they were introduced.

Asked by

Jon Cruddas (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

2 November 2004

For answer on

9 November 2004

Answered on

9 November 2004

Jon Cruddas: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many pensioners in the Dagenham constituency have had free eye tests since they were introduced. [196452] Dr. Ladyman: Figures for the number of sight tests by constituency, or pensioners are not collected centrally. However the Department does collect statistics on the number of sight tests paid for patients aged 60 and over. These data are shown in the table, which shows the number of national health service sight tests paid by Barking and Havering health authority (HA) for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2003 and the primary care trust (PCT), covering Barking and Dagenham for the year ending 31 March 2004. General ophthalmic services: number of sight tests paid by Barking and Havering HA for patients aged 60 and over for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2004 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. HA/PCT name Number of sight tests for people aged 60 and over (Thousand) 1999-2000 Barking and Havering [HOLDING ANSWER 24.9 2004]: 2000-01 Barking and Havering [HOLDING ANSWER 29.3 2004]: 2001-02 Barking and Havering [HOLDING ANSWER 33.1 2004]: 2002-03 Barking and Havering [HOLDING ANSWER 36.1 2004]: 2003-04 Barking and Dagenham PCT 9.3 Havering PCT 26.0 Total Barking and Havering [HOLDING ANSWER 35.3 2004]: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Notes: 1. Eligibility for NHS sight tests was extended to patients aged 60 and over from 1 April 1999. 2. PCTs took over responsibilities from HAs in October 2002. It should be noted that the number of sight tests cannot be equated to the numbers of patients. Most people do not come back for a sight test within the year, but some patients suffering from medical conditions are advised to have re-examinations sooner.

Date

9 November 2004

Reference

196452; 426 c641-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many pensioners in Cleethorpes constituency have had free eye tests since they were introduced. - Inc table.

Asked by

Shona McIsaac (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

25 October 2004

For answer on

3 November 2004

Answered on

3 November 2004

Shona McIsaac: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many pensioners in Cleethorpes constituency have had free eye tests since they were introduced. [194184] Miss Melanie Johnson: Figures for the number of sight tests by constituency or pensioners are not collected centrally. The following table shows the number of national health service sight tests paid by South Humber Health Authority (HA) for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2003 and the two primary care trusts (PCTs) that now cover the old South Humber HA area for the year ending 31 March 2004. General ophthalmic services: Number of sight tests paid by South Humber HA for patients aged 60 and over for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2004 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. HA/PCT name Number of sight tests for aged 60 and over 1999-2000 South Humber HA 23.3 2000-01 South Humber HA 26.4 2001-02 South Humber HA 28.7 2002-03 South Humber HA 30.2 2003-04 North East Lincolnshire PCT 18.2 North Lincolnshire PCT 13.9 Total South Humber HA 32.1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

3 November 2004

Reference

194184; 426 c315-6W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will provide financial assistance for continued research at the Southern Eye Research Centre, Southampton General Hospital, into age-related macular degeneration. - (Holding answer 15 October 2004).

Asked by

John Baron (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 October 2004

Reference

425 c1042W; 191750

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many pensioners in York have had free eye tests since they were reintroduced. - Inc table and fact that figures for the number of sight tests by constituency or pensioners are not collected centrally.

Asked by

Hugh Bayley (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

14 October 2004

For answer on

21 October 2004

Answered on

21 October 2004

Hugh Bayley: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many pensioners in York have had free eye tests since they were reintroduced. [192431] Miss Melanie Johnson: Figures for the number of sight tests by constituency or pensioners are not collected centrally. The table shows the number of national health service sight tests paid by North Yorkshire Health Authority (HA) for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2003 and the four primary care trusts (PCTs) covering the old North Yorkshire HA for the year ending 31 March 2004. General ophthalmic services: number of sight tests paid by North Yorkshire HA for patients aged 60 and over for the years ending 31 March 2000 to 2004 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. HA/PCT name Number of sight tests for aged 60 and over (£000) 1999-2000 North Yorkshire HA 52.1 2000-01 North Yorkshire HA 61.8 2001-02 North Yorkshire HA 68.9 2002-03 North Yorkshire HA 70.3 2003-04: Craven, Harrogate and Rural District PCT 21.4 Hambleton and Richmondshire PCT 10.2 Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale PCT 17.5 Selby and York PCT 26.3 Total North Yorkshire HA 75.4 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Source: Department of Health.

Date

21 October 2004

Reference

425 c924W; 192431

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to raise awareness of (a) macular degeneration and (b) visual disease in general amongst (i) the public and (ii) health professionals. - Inc figures and ref to "Are you entitled to help with health costs?". (Holding answer...

Asked by

John Baron (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

11 October 2004

For answer on

18 October 2004

Answered on

18 October 2004

Mr. Baron: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to raise awareness of (a) macular degeneration and (b) visual disease in general among (i) the public and (ii) health professionals. [190911] Ms Rosie Winterton: [holding answer 14 October 2004]: From 1 April 1999, we restored free sight tests under the national health service to those aged 60 and over and free sight tests continue to be available through the NHS to large parts of the population, including children, those aged 16-18 in full-time education, people on benefits, those people at particular risk of developing eye disease and people who are registered blind and partially sighted or who have a complex spectacle prescription. Sight tests provide the ideal opportunity to review all aspects of eye health, including investigations for signs of disease. Those at risk of specific eye disease, for example, diabetic retinopathy, may be asked to attend regular screening. Information about the extensive arrangements for providing help with NHS optical services and other health costs are publicised in the widely available leaflet, HC11--"Are you entitled to help with health costs?" The eye care services steering group was set up in December 2002 to develop proposals for the modernisation of NHS eye care services. The group has developed model care pathways for glaucoma, age- related macular degeneration, low vision and cataract. We have made available £4 million to fund eight pilot sites to test the new pathways. My right hon. friend, the Minister of State for Health (Mr. Mutton), launched the report of the group and the model pathways on 11 May 2004. A copy of the report was sent as commissioning guidance to all primary care trusts and NHS trusts. We have also invested an additional £73 million to deliver shorter waiting times for cataract patients so that no patient will wait more than three months by December 2004. In addition, the national service framework (NSF) for diabetes includes a target that by 2006, a minimum of 80 per cent. of people with diabetes are to be offered screening for the early detection and treatment, if needed, of diabetic retinopathy, rising to 100 per cent., coverage by the end of 2007. This includes investment of £27 million for the purchase of capital equipment to support the screening programme, including the purchase of digital cameras. The NSF for older people recognises visual impairment as a risk factor for falls. The importance of identifying those with sight problems who may require a full eye examination is highlighted within the single assessment process.

Date

18 October 2004

Reference

425 c491-2W; 190911

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many old age pensioners in the Tamworth constituency have benefited from the introduction of free eye tests in each year since 1997. - Inc table.

Asked by

Brian Jenkins (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

7 September 2004

For answer on

15 September 2004

Answered on

15 September 2004

Mr. Jenkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many old age pensioners in the Tamworth constituency have benefited from the introduction of free eye tests in each year since 1997. [188127] Dr. Ladyman: Data for the number of sight tests by constituency or by the number of pensioners are not collected centrally. Free sight tests for patients aged 60 and over came into effect on 1 April 1999. The total number of national health service sight tests paid for patients aged 60 and over in the Shropshire and Staffordshire Strategic Health Authority for the years 1999-2000 to 2003-04 are shown in the table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Sight tests 1999-2000 105,830 2000-01 120,100 2001-02 115,940 2002-03 138,050 2003-04 139,450 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Note: Some patients aged 60 and over will be eligible for sight tests for other reasons as well, for example, on income grounds. The classification for such patients will depend on the patient and the practitioner. Sight tests cannot be equated to the numbers of patients. Although most people do not come back for a sight test within the year, some patients suffering from medical conditions are advised to have re- examinations sooner.

Date

15 September 2004

Reference

424 c1645W;424 c1643W; 188127

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received on making magnifying equipment more easily available to people who are registered visually impaired with age related macular degeneration; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 September 2004

Reference

424 c1497-8W;424 c1495-6W; 189038

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of the cost of providing pensioners with a free annual (a) eye test, (b) dental check and (c) hearing test. - Inc fig.

Asked by

Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 September 2004

Reference

424 c1351W;424 c1360W; 186455

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many old age pensioners in the Great Yarmouth constituency have benefited from the introduction of free eye tests. - Including figures.

Asked by

Anthony D Wright (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 September 2004

Reference

424 c1075W; 186707

House

House of Commons

Warner, Lord

How many Warrington pensioners have received full eye tests in the past two years; and at what cost to the public purse. - Inc figures. [HL 3887].

Asked by

Lord Hoyle (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 September 2004

Reference

HL 3887; 664 c140WA

House

House of Lords

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish the minutes of the Honorary Medical Advisory Panel on Driving and Visual Disorders' special forum on progressive and non-progressive retinopathy.

Asked by

Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 July 2004

Reference

184634; 424 c264W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his Department's policy is on driving and visual disorders as they relate to people with diabetes; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 July 2004

Reference

184635; 424 c16W

House

House of Commons

Warner, Lord

How many pensioners have received free eye tests in each of the past two years; and what was the cost. [HL 3588]. - Inc table.

Asked by

Lord Hoyle (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

13 July 2004

Reference

HL 3588; 663 c142WA

House

House of Lords

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many pensioners in Warrington North have benefited from free eye tests since their introduction. - Inc figures and fact that data for sight tests is not collected centrally.

Asked by

Helen Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 June 2004

Reference

180084; 422 c1548-9W

House

House of Commons

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