New plan to tackle sight loss across England

An action plan has been launched to tackle the postcode lottery of sight loss services in England.

The England Vision Strategy was confirmed ahead of last week’s Vision UK conference and based on six key priorities agreed by an executive group of sight loss experts across the country.

Peter Corbett, co-chair England Vision Strategy and chief executive of Thomas Pocklington Trust, said: ‘I am delighted that we have this opportunity to make a real difference for people with sight loss.

‘Far too often we hear of people across England experiencing a postcode lottery for services or falling through the gaps in current systems resulting in social isolation, loss of independence and far worse. The England Vision Strategy will work to combat these failings, working in partnership with providers and the public to achieve great things.’