Vision UK releases redesigned leaflet on children’s sight loss

Vision UK has launched an updated resource to support families of children with vision impairment.

The leaflet Starting Point has been redesigned to include links to websites such as sightadvicefaq.org.uk, which provides information from across the sight loss sector and how diagnoses can affect children’s development.

Assistant UK lead for children, young people and families at RNIB Sarah Holton said: ‘Starting Point is a vital resource that clinicians can give to affected families at the critical point of diagnosis – so that they can read through it in their own time and better understand crucial aspects of their child’s care and development. It’s especially important that parents understand where they can go for further support and how crucial early-intervention in sensory impairment can be in improving outcomes for their child.’