Review of Community Eyecare Services

Posted on November 4, 2016

The Scottish Government has launched a review of community eyecare services (optometry/optician services) and as part of this review, the Scottish Government has asked the Scottish Health Council to help by seeking the public’s views on their experience of using eyecare services in Scotland.

To participation please fill in the online survey

A hard copy of the survey is also available by contacting the Scottish Health Council office by phone: 01786 471550, a prepaid envelope will also be included for your reply.

The survey link will close on 30th November 2016, Scottish Health Council thank you in advance of your assistance and support

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