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We campaign for blind and partially sighted people's independence and inclusion. Also at @RNIB.
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How could the PIP assessment be improved? 🗒️

Tell us how, by taking part in our survey, and help us ensure blind and partially sighted people can meaningfully shape the UK Government’s upcoming review: https://t.co/r3Z6WTvwVd

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“If the UK Government is serious about supporting more disabled people into work, measures need to be introduced to ensure that Disability Confident employers recruit disabled people and provide supportive and inclusive work environments.”

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The UK Government today announced reforms to its scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. https://t.co/YRwif3MkUe

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Roisin continued, “If the reforms are to work, we need far-reaching change. Currently, it is possible to reach the highest level of the scheme without actually having a disabled employee.

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“We do very much understand the impact on mental health the loss of a driving licence related to sight loss can have, especially if people have been driving for many years, so we also want to make sure anyone who needs it gets support.” 🫶

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“Catching it early, they can be stabilised, they can be prevented from progressing in many instances, and we can keep people driving safely.” 🚗

Dr Peter Hampson, from the Association of Optometrists, spoke to In Touch this week about proposed changes to driving law.

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She added, “Many conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration - which are more common as we get older and can occur gradually without obvious symptoms - are treatable, so eye examinations as regularly as every two years, are vitally important.”

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If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, please complete our simple form, telling us a little about yourself, and why this role interests you. Thank you! https://t.co/0ebzLwHlGK

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Would you like to help improve public understanding of sight loss and make society more accessible and inclusive alongside blind and partially sighted people? 🤔

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As part of the panel, you’ll collaborate with members of the blind and partially sighted community to share ideas and insights that can drive positive change through small, everyday actions. 💡

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Big news this week on pavement parking - read all about it in our news piece: https://t.co/LPNgZ1gIPb

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Five years after a public consultation under the previous government, the Department for Transport has announced plans to tackle pavement parking in England. 🚗

https://t.co/A1W1W0g2e4

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The delays are unfairly leaving some blind and partially sighted people without essential support to meet significant and ongoing extra costs of sight loss.

Share your experience with PIP with us here: https://t.co/hVrzedifLi

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Delays in processing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applications are leaving many blind and partially sighted people without the support they need to live independently.

This isn’t just an inconvenience – it’s a crisis that needs urgent action.

https://t.co/Ftyqzns2wQ

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PIP is a benefit designed to help meet the additional costs of a disability. PIP helps blind and partially sighted people maintain their independence and adapt to losing their sight by covering costs such as taxi fares, equipment, help with cleaning and shopping.