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Ophthalmic Services: Voucher Schemes

Asked by Mr Joshua ReynoldsLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 25203

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the value of NHS optical vouchers issued under the General Ophthalmic Services in meeting the current cost of spectacles; and whether she plans to review those values.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 17 July in response to Question 18475.

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