Optics not included in primary care inquiry

Optical Confederation chief Chris Hunt has called for high street optics to be included in any future government reviews into primary care.

A new report by the Health Committee outlining how access to primary care can be improved set out the role of GPs and pharmacists, but not other parts of primary care such as the optical sector.

Hunt, chair of the Optical Confederation, said: ‘We welcome this report of the Health Committee’s inquiry into Primary Care and we understand the pressures of time and resources.

‘However, it would be good if the Health Select Committee would carry out a further inquiry into the other parts of primary care and how by working together we can improve support to individuals in the community, care closer to home and relieve pressures on hospitals, GPs and pharmacists.’