Supporting others

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Find out how you can support friends, family and loved ones who have been diagnosed with sight loss. If you're a carer, parent or guardian, we have information on the benefits you could be eligible for and how you can access support.

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Benefits for carers

There are two key benefits: Carer's Allowance and Carer's Credit, that you may be entitled to claim if you are caring for someone who is blind or partially sighted. In addition to this, there is a “Carer Element” which can be added to a Universal Credit claim.

Making communication and environments accessible

Find information on how communication and environments can be made accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

Protecting local vision services for children and young people

Children and young people (CYP) with vision impairment require a high level of specialist provision to learn on equal terms with sighted children. These services are a vital lifeline, but as councils review their budgets they can come under risk.