Written questions

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 ...