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Ophthalmology: West Dorset

Commons · Question 55628 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking increase the number of optometrists in West Dorset.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 9 Jun 2025

NHS England provides an annual grant for supervisors of optometry trainees. This payment is an essential element of ensuring adequate training provision is available for new optometrists.Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and...