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Ophthalmic Services

Commons · Question 13055 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Chris Coghlan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support and expand vision rehabilitation services.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 30 Jun 2026

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...