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Bhavini Makwana, a South Asian woman, stopped on a pavement with her Guide Dog who has its hind legs on the road. Bhavini is blocked from walking further because a car is parked on the pavement. The guide dog appears ready to lead her out on to the road.

8th January 2026

Government Pavement Parking Response Fails To Deliver The Safety Blind and Partially Sighted People Need

After more than five years of waiting, today’s Government response on pavement parking falls short of the decisive action that blind and partially sighted people, disabled people and campaigners have long called for.

Read article Government Pavement Parking Response Fails To Deliver The Safety Blind and Partially Sighted People Need

28th January 2025

Improving NHS Accessibility to Blind and Partially Sighted Patients

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has teamed up with Thomas Pocklington Trust and Birmingham Sight Loss Council to launch a ground breaking initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare experiences for blind and partially sighted patients. This initiative aligns with the Accessible Information Standard of NHS England, focusing on personalised care and tailored services.

Find out more about 'Improving NHS Accessibility to Blind and Partially Sighted Patients'

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