Free Vision Care Clinic for Vulnerable Groups in UK

Partnership provides eye tests and glasses to people excluded from NHS services.

April 24, 2026
2 min

The Ophthalmologist

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In March 2023, a vision care clinic in Manchester offered free eye examinations and prescription glasses to homeless individuals and low-income families excluded from NHS coverage. Funded by Simplyhealth and run by the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation with the Manchester Homelessness Partnership, the initiative aimed to combat the critical issue of uncorrected vision among the 8 million people nationwide affected by poor vision. This clinic underscores the importance of enhancing access to vision care for the underserved population.