Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fully fund specialist glasses for visually impaired children
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1,657 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to fully fund clinically necessary specialist glasses and tinted lenses for all visually impaired children through the NHS.
We call on the Government to require the NHS to fully fund specialist glasses, tinted lenses, and visual aids for visually impaired children, including those without a standard prescription.
Current NHS vouchers often fail to cover the true cost, forcing families to pay for essential medical aids. This creates a postcode lottery where children’s access to vital visual support depends on where they live and what their family can afford.
Current NHS vouchers often fail to cover the true cost, forcing families to pay for essential medical aids. This creates a postcode lottery where children’s access to vital visual support depends on where they live and what their family can afford.
Timeline
| 9 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,657
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.