Written questions

Ophthalmic Services

2026-06-21 · Department of Health and Social Care · 11731 · Official question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure adequate patient access to vision rehabilitation services.

Answer

Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have the duty to shape their care market and to commission a range of high-quality, sustainable, and person-centred care and support services to meet the diverse needs of all local people. This includes encouragi...