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Oxfordshire Fears NHS Eye Services Privatization Impact

12/9/2025

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In Oxfordshire, concerns over privatizing NHS eye services, including cataract operations, have risen.
The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) has called for a review, arguing private providers prioritize profitable procedures.
They warn the shift could destabilize NHS services and threaten the future of the Oxford Eye Hospital.
The Department of Health said it would not allow cherry-picking, and a spokesperson noted private providers reduce waiting times.

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In Oxfordshire, concerns over privatizing NHS eye services, including cataract operations, have risen.
The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) has called for a review, arguing private providers prioritize profitable procedures.
They warn the shift could destabilize NHS services and threaten the future of the Oxford Eye Hospital.
The Department of Health said it would not allow cherry-picking, and a spokesperson noted private providers reduce waiting times.