Charity
The latest news from charities within the optical sector
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After social distancing restrictions were announced in March, the charity fast-tracked a new COVID-secure way to deliver radios to people with sight loss
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RNIB, Guide Dogs and the Thomas Pocklington Trust are researching the realities of life for blind and partially sighted people in the UK
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The change comes after the RNIB revealed that one in five people living with sight loss were rationing food because of difficulties shopping
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The Songs of Praise presenter visited East Africa with international disability charity CBM
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The charity calls for Scottish health boards to ensure that accessible information policies are implemented
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New tactile markings on £20 notes will make it easier for blind and partially sighted people to distinguish currency
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The charity hosted a training session in Parliament
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A tactile teaching aid to help children learn how to code has been developed
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The charity is raising awareness of the possibilities of eye research and the difference it can make to those living with sight loss
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Head of research at Fight for Sight, Dr Rubina Ahmed (pictured), tells OT about its research study into the economic and personal impact of sight loss and the difference additional funding could make