Ophthalmic Services
2026-05-19 · Department of Health and Social Care · 3657 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable access to timely treatment for common eye conditions in England.
Answer
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services to meet the needs of their local population. This can include the commissioning of enhanced eye care services, including community minor and urgent eye...