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Educational attainment 2023
Previous research carried out by RNIB indicates that pupils with a primary Special Educational Need (SEN) of vision impairment (VI) have a lower level of attainment compared to pupils without a SEN. This briefing reports on the latest attainment data in England, covering the academic year 2022/23.
Sight loss and technology report
This report updates the Sight Loss and Technology briefing published in 2021.
Voice of the Customer: What do we know about the impact of sight loss on relationships?
Insights into the lives of blind and partially sighted people in the UK and the issues that matter most to them. This report explores blind and partially sighted people’s experiences and perspectives of forming and maintaining relationships, what they need from professionals and support services, and the strategies they use to maintain good relationships.
Employment of people with sight loss in 2022
Secondary analysis of the Labour Force Survey
Health of people with sight loss
This report presents findings on health outcomes and health-related behaviours of people with sight loss. The data are based on a representative sample of adults, aged 16 and over, who participated in the Health Survey for England (HSE) between 2015 and 2019. Comparisons are made between those with sight loss and those with no sight loss.
Sight loss and the minimum cost of living 2024
This paper examines the impact of inflation for people with sight loss on these additional costs over time, focusing on three key points: 2016, 2022, and 2024.
Registered blind and partially sighted people and CVI England 22-23
This briefing includes a UK overview of the number of registered blind and partially sighted people with headline data for individual countries.
UK benefit uptake among blind and partially sighted people
This new research shows a substantial deficit in the take-up of disability benefits among people who are registered blind or partially sighted due to multiple barriers, including poor communication and the challenge of getting to face-to-face appointments. Around one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) in the UK are not getting disability benefits they are entitled to.
Voice of the customer: BPSP's experiences and perceptions of technology
This report is part of our Voice of the Customer research programme, which consists of a regular survey and series of focus groups with around 400 blind and partially sighted people. This report looks at experiences and perceptions of technology.
Voice of the customer: The emotional impact of sight loss
Insights into the lives of blind and partially sighted people in the UK and the issues that matter most to them. This report covers blind and partially sighted people’s experiences and perspectives of mental wellbeing, what they need from professionals and support services, and the strategies they use to maintain good mental health.
