Sight loss resources
The different types of white cane
11 Oct 2023
An overview of this familiar device for empowering people with sight loss and navigating the world safely.
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Getting registered as sight impaired
9 Oct 2023
An overview of the process of getting registered and the ways in which it can benefit you.
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What to do if you notice a change in your sight
1 Oct 2023
The most important steps you should take if you think your vision has changed or deteriorated.
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Accessible banking for sight loss
28 Sept 2023
Getting what you need from your bank if you’re blind or partially sighted.
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Accessing bills and statements
27 Sept 2023
Accessing the information you need to remain financially independent.
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Changes to your landline
19 Sept 2023
What you need to know about the UK's transition from analogue to digital telephone lines.
![A close-up of a landline telephone with large buttons](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/biypfdkj/aw645_white_1_zoom.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.53487218785767532,0.49584485818377561&mode=crop)
News and weather updates with Alexa
1 Sept 2023
How to get the latest news, weather, sports and transport information from your Alexa.
![An Echo Show with icons for news, weather and sports](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/x0yfo2fy/7-news-weather-sports_.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
How to guide a vision-impaired person
29 Aug 2023
A step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to learn the best way of guiding someone with sight loss.
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How eye conditions can affect your sight
21 Aug 2023
Understanding the different parts of the eye and how they can affect your vision.
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