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Ophthalmic Services

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 89301

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of implementing an NHS public health campaign on eye health.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The Department does not currently have any plans for a public health campaign on eye health.

The NHS.UK website sets out the importance of regular sight tests whilst also providing information about entitlement to free National Health Service sight tests. The Department also looks for opportunities to promote the importance of NHS sight tests, such as through National Eye Health Week.

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