Visual Impairment: Ophthalmic Services
2026-05-28 · Department of Health and Social Care · 4382 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of variations in services commissioned by integrated care boards on health inequalities for demographic groups at elevated risk of sight loss, in
Answer
Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services to meet local need, including addressing any identified inequalities in accessing services. This can include the commissioning of enhanced eye care services s...