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The cost of living crisis will hit blind and partially sighted people harder
17th August 2022
Many blind and partially sighted people are being hit harder by increases in the cost of living than the wider population. In a recent twitter thread, the RNIB explained why.
The living costs of a person of pension age with a severe sight impairment are 73 per cent higher than for someone without sight loss.
— RNIB (@RNIB) August 11, 2022
The extra costs include assistive technology, support at home with social care, domestic tasks and paperwork, and taxis to get out and about. pic.twitter.com/6dOQAbgIjo
People with sight loss are twice as likely to be excluded from the benefits of the internet and digital devices, due to skills, confidence or accessibility.
— RNIB (@RNIB) August 11, 2022
This means they’re less likely to be able to find the best deals or choose the cheapest options for utilities. pic.twitter.com/AhMvqxEIun
Liz Blamire
Liz is the current tutor2u subject lead for Health and Social Care. She is a former NHS midwife, who has worked in community, birth centre and acute hospital settings. Liz is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health and Social Care in FE and secondary schools, where she was a successful HOD. Liz is an experienced senior examiner and author.
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