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Ophthalmic Services

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 14 November 2025UIN 89300

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will publish a national eye strategy.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

There are no plans to develop a National Eye Strategy. 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 local need as well as the skills and resources available to them.

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