NHS England – Special schools eye care service engagement

The special schools eye care service has been running as a proof-of-concept since May 2021 and will end in March 2024.

The Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England have confirmed they will expand sight testing in all special schools from April 2024.

NHS England is now seeking views on its engagement document,

In school eye testing for pupils in special schools in England.

Any feedback from the engagement document can be sent to us using the online response form, or alternatively you can email NHS England direct at england.specialschooleyecareservice@nhs.net. All responses need to be received by 5:00pm on Monday 16 October.

They will also be hosting a public webinar on Tuesday 3 October between 12:00 and 1:00pm – please register here.