National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) and (General Ophthalmic Services) Amendment Regulations 2001
These Regulations amend the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Regulations 1997 (“the 1997 Regulations”) and the National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 1986 (“the 1986 Regulations”). The 1997 Regulations 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 applicances. The 1986 Regulations provide for arrangements for general ophthalmic services under the National Health Service.