People with sight loss are invited to share stories
4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is delighted to announce its participation in a major new Sussex-wide NHS initiative.
The charity, in partnership with East Sussex Vision Support, has received funding from an NHS Sussex Health Inequalities grant to talk to people across Sussex to identify the issues faced by people living with sight loss and feedback to the NHS on the results.
Both charities are inviting blind and sight impaired people across Sussex have their say and talk about their experiences with NHS services on what works well and what hasn’t worked well.
Importantly, this will allow 4SVS to make recommendations on positive change and demonstrate how NHS Sussex can break down barriers and improve access for patients.
Kirstie Thomas, CEO at 4Sight Vision Support, said: “This project brings us an exciting and important opportunity for the first time to help NHS Sussex to understand the experiences of sight impaired people, and we invite everyone to tell their story about accessing NHS services.”
4SVS provides free support, specialist information, advice and services to blind and sight impaired people of all ages, and their families and carers.
The charity recently urged its clients and supporters to speak out against the planned closure of the vast majority of train ticket offices in the region. The plans were later scrapped.
For more information on how to have your say on experiences with NHS services as part of the latest initiative, call 01243 828555 or email enquiries@4sight.org.uk