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Ophthalmic Services

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 15 June 2026UIN 8463

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to written question 123047, if he will make available the equality impact assessment that informs decision making on mandatory and additional general ophthal

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The Department continues to consult with the optical fees negotiating committee on general ophthalmic services fees and payments for 2026/27. The Department will consider what information can be made available once the consultation has concluded.

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