Following meetings with Scarborough hospital, significant progress has been made in tackling the problems blind and partially sighted people have in accessing the hospital facilities.
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Four Visual Awareness training courses for staff were to be delivered in partnership with the local society.
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All ophthalmic clinic letters which were issued in 14 point, will now be increased to 22 point print.
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The Facilities Director agreed to explore third party confidentiality agreements and investigate how to provide braille for a service user.
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The Low Vision Clinic Manager confirmed all Low Vision letters are sent out in 22 point aerial.
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New signage had been put up in the Low Vision Centre.
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Their first publication on cataracts in large print (18 point) has been issued.
These are all fantastic improvements, and we hope to see more to come across the region.