Optical bodies have welcomed plans from the Department of Health (DoH) to give patients a stronger voice, enable them to make informed decisions and have greater choice and control in managing their healthcare.
The Our Vision for Primary and Community Care document published last Thursday as part of the government's Next Stage Review of the NHS, sets out the direction of primary and community care in England.
The strategy outlines the central role primary and community care services play in preventing illness as well as tackling regional variations in health and well-being.
Commenting on the strategy, health service minister Ben Bradshaw said: 'Change will only come from listening more closely to what users tell us.'
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