Research Into Experiences Of Loneliness For Blind & Partially Sighted People
Season 2, Episode 512, May 15, 04:07 PM
Charities Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation released a report highlighting the acute experiences of loneliness among people who are blind or vision impaired.
The report, based on evidence gathered by Abertay University, found that blind and vision impaired people are three times more likely to experience loneliness or isolation than the general population.
Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to discuss the report and its findings is Ellie Southwood.
More on the report here: Our latest report: Outside - Insights into loneliness and isolation for blind and vision impaired people – Vision Foundation
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The report, based on evidence gathered by Abertay University, found that blind and vision impaired people are three times more likely to experience loneliness or isolation than the general population.
Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to discuss the report and its findings is Ellie Southwood.
More on the report here: Our latest report: Outside - Insights into loneliness and isolation for blind and vision impaired people – Vision Foundation
Image: Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.