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14th October 2024

Parliamentary Report Demands New Disability Employment Strategy to Get More V I People Into the Workforce

A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment (APPG) has exposed the damaging effects of negative employer attitudes on employment rates for blind and partially sighted people. The findings show a long history of outdated views, misconceptions, and discrimination, leading to the exclusion of…

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3rd October 2024

A Vision for Vision Impairment (V I) Education: New Campaign Urges Government to Improve Education for Blind and Partially Sighted Students

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25th September 2024

New Bus Driver Training Materials Created by Blind and Partially Sighted People

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18th September 2024

Launch of the Public Facing Pathway to Support Individuals with Sight Loss

The Public Facing Pathway aims to provide comprehensive support and information at each stage of a person’s sight loss journey, ensuring that no one feels isolated or unsupported.

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5th September 2024

Eye Care Support Pathway Gains NHS Endorsement

The new #EyeCarePathway - a framework developed by RNIB, Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and partners to support the transformation of eye care and eye services - has received ringing endorsement from NHS National Clinical Director for eye care at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

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