Ophthalmic Services: Innovation
Commons · Question 53412 · Tabled 19 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 30 May 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the use of new technology in the delivery of optometry services.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 30 May 2025
Integrated care boards commission services in the National Health Service from high street optical practices, which are private businesses. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate they have the necessary equipment to be able to provide any contracted ...