Residential school students in England to get free dental, eyesight and hearing checks
by PA Media from World news | The Guardian on (#6R880)
NHS checks are expected to reach about 18,000 students with disabilities and additional needs
Young people with disabilities and additional needs in residential schools and colleges will soon be offered free NHS hearing, dental and eyesight checks.
NHS sensory checks that were piloted by the government in 2022 and 2023 will be rolled out to educational facilities across England from next year.
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