MP Richard Thomson says help is available for blind and partially sighted people to identify support to mitigate cost of living crisis

Gordon MP Richard Thomson is urging blind and partially sighted constituents to make sure they are aware of the help and support available to them to identify the financial help, tax allowances and concessions they could be entitled to and give them the information and support they need to apply.

Leading sightloss charity Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) wants to ensure that, as many blind or partially sighted people become increasingly concerned about how they will make ends meet, they have the necessary support to help them.

Commenting, MP Richard Thomson said: “Even before prices began to rise, one in five blind and partially sighted people said they had some, or great, difficulty in making ends meet.

"While times are challenging at the moment, there is a range of support and advice services available to help blind and partially sighted people from RNIB.

“I would urge anyone who thinks they might benefit, or who knows or helps care for a blind or partially sighted person to visit www.rnib.org.uk/advice or get in touch directly with the RNIB’s Sight Loss Advisers on the helpline number below.”

The RNIB Sight Loss Advice Service provides information or support on the following:

• Money, benefits and finances.
• Equality, rights and employment.
• Eye health.
• Sight loss and wellbeing.
• Families and carers.
• Technology and useful products.
• Children, young people and education.
• Reading, home and leisure.

People affected by sight loss can speak to a RNIB Sight Loss Adviser about these services by calling the Helpline on 0303 123 9999, 8am-8pm on weekdays and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.

Alternatively, they can email helpline@rnib.org.uk.

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