After some rapid reaction campaigning by RNIB campaign supporters and members, Bristol City Council confirmed that they had reversed their decision to decommission rehabilitation services.
Local campaign volunteers, Margaret and Jenny played a pivotal role in the successful outcome by working closely with the regional campaigns officer and the Action for Blind People team. Margaret lobbied the local Council, telling them just why this service is important to help people develop the skills they need to adapt to living with sight loss. She also appeared as a case study in the report to save the service. Jenny lobbied both her local Councillor and Executive Member of Health and Social Care and took action to quickly spread the word about the campaign to people likely to be effected and their families and friends.
If you are concerned about any cuts to social care services in your area, please contact
cutswatch@rnib.org.uk