The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Regulations 1997
These Regulations consolidate with amendments the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Regulations 1989 (“the 1989 Regulations”) which provide a scheme for payments to be made by Health Authorities and NHS trusts by means of a voucher system, in respect of costs incurred by certain categories of persons in connection with sight tests and the supply, replacement and repair of optical appliances.