Improving access to eye care: College responds to Northern Ireland Health Consultation
The College of Optometrists has responded to the Department of Health Northern Ireland consultation on improving access to Help with Health Costs for those receiving Universal Credit.
“Regardless of which of the two options the Department of Health Northern Ireland opts for, we believe there should be a public health awareness campaign about the importance of sight tests and eligibility to the Health Service (HS) funded eye care, including to children and the elderly. This is particularly important in ensuring that the most vulnerable groups in society have equitable access to eye care, and that the risk of avoidable slight loss is minimised.”
Professor Kathryn Saunders PhD BSc FCOptom, Trustee and College Council member - Northern Ireland
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