Request
I would like to find out about vision screening for children. Hall 4 guidelines are that this should be an orthoptist lead screening at school entry age 4-5. I am lead to believe this is commissioned by each PCT and delivered locally.
I would like to know what vision screening is in place across main stream and special needs schools (if any) for each PCT in your region?
Do you hold this information? If not I would really appreciate any advice of where I can obtain it.
Our Response
I refer to your email requesting information in respect of vision screening for children.
I can confirm in accordance with S.1 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) that we do not hold the information that you have requested.
However, individual PCTs within the East Midlands might be able to assist you with your request. The following link to our website will enable you to contact each PCT separately:
http://www.eastmidlands.nhs.uk/the-local-nhs/nhs-organisations/
I hope that this information is of use. If you are dissatisfied with the way in which we have dealt with your request you can ask us to review our decision by writing to:-
Mr Moosa Patel
Director of Corporate Affairs
NHS East Midlands
Octavia House
Interchange Business Park
Bostock's Lane
Sandiacre
Nottingham
NG10 5QG
If at the conclusion of any review you remain dissatisfied you may complain to the Information Commissioner who can be contacted at:-
The Office of the Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
