The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Regulations 2013
These Regulations consolidate with amendments the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Regulations 1997 (“the 1997 Regulations”). The 1997 Regulations provided for a scheme for payments to be made 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.