Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund free lens thinning and tints for people registered sight impaired
Closed
41 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the NHS optical voucher scheme fails severely sight impaired (SSI) people. Lens upgrades (thinning/tints) cost £175-£300, draining funds that could be used for other disability costs. We want the maximum voucher for all SSI people to cover essential, clinically prescribed features fully.
We urge the Government to:
1) Fund the maximum NHS optical voucher (Band D or H equivalent) to any individual registered as Severely Sight Impaired (Blind).
2) Provide sufficient funding to ensure this maximum value fully covers all clinically prescribed lens thinning and specialist tints/filters.
1) Fund the maximum NHS optical voucher (Band D or H equivalent) to any individual registered as Severely Sight Impaired (Blind).
2) Provide sufficient funding to ensure this maximum value fully covers all clinically prescribed lens thinning and specialist tints/filters.
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
24 Oct 2025
Closed
24 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.