Petition Fund free lens thinning and tints for people registered sight impaired

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.

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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.

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Created by Michael Johnson
Deadline 24 April 2026 All petitions run for 6 months
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