Eyesight: Testing

(asked on 9th October 2026) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to increase the uptake of free eye tests.


Answered by
James Frith Portrait
James Frith
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
This question was answered on 19th October 2026

Free National Health Service sight tests are available to eligible groups in England. The NHS website provides information on eligibility and the importance of regular sight tests. Integrated care boards commission these services and would be responsible for considering how to address any inequalities in access.

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