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Ophthalmic Services

Asked by Shockat AdamIndependentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 82090

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has held discussions on the development of a National Eye Care Framework in England; and whether patients and sector experts will be consulted as part of that process.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The 10-Year Health Plan supports more locally developed and integrated neighbourhood care rather than a top-down, one-size-fits-all solution. Integrated care boards will want to take different approaches to commissioning primary and secondary eye care services, depending on the skills and resources available to them.

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