National survey aims to collects views of blind and partially sighted people

Blind and partially sighted people in the UK are being asked what matters most to them as part of a national survey to mark Listening Month 2022 (November.)

The survey, which is open now and closes on 30 November, is run by The Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils.

The Thomas Pocklington Trust will use the results to inform its work and campaigns for the coming year, both on a regional and national basis.

Survey results will also be shared with Sight Loss Council members, the government, and other partners, to inform their own work in this space.

Mike Bell, head of public affairs and campaigns at the Thomas Pocklington Trust, said: “As part of Listening Month, we are asking blind and partially sighted people to tell us what matters to them the most. This information will inform our future campaign work, services and work with partners.

“We are encouraging everyone to share details of our national survey and activities with your contacts, helping us to reach out to as many blind and partially sighted people as possible.”

Aside from the survey, Listening Month 2022 will see a number of activities and events taking place across the country, with the aim of reaching and collecting the views of as many blind and partially sighted people as possible.

The month will also provide Sight Loss Councils and the Thomas Pocklington Trust with an opportunity to highlight the work that they do with blind and partially sighted people.

Join the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #ListeningMonth2022.

Lead image: Sight Loss Council volunteer Emma, who is partially sighted, holds a microphone ready to share her views at a volunteer event.