OpenSight is proud to be partnering with Help & Care and Wessex Cancer Alliance on an innovative new project focusing on the experience of people with sensory impairments when accessing cancer treatment and support services. Disabled people—especially those with sight or hearing loss—face well-documented barriers across the healthcare system. Research shows that people with sensory […]
Applying for Personal Indpendence Payment (PIP) can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to explain how your condition affects your everyday life. To help make the process clearer, we’ve created this quick-read guide with practical tips and suggestions based on the experiences of people we support. These tips are designed to sit alongside our main […]
You can get a grant from your local council if you are disabled and need to make changes to your home in order to make it more accessible for example it can go towards: widen doors and install ramps or grab rails improve access to rooms and facilities, for example with a stairlift, or level […]
Disabled Students Allowance is a grant that is available for people staring an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that need extra support because of their disability or health condition. The amount of support you get depends on your individual needs not your household income and does not need to be paid back unlike other forms of […]
There are several NHS certificates designed to help reduce or completely cover healthcare costs for those who may be more vulnerable to financial pressures. Whether due to age, pregnancy, a long‑term medical condition or circumstances related to military service, you may be entitled to free prescriptions or support with other NHS charges. Each certificate has […]
If you are on a low income the NHS can help towards costs of prescription, eye tests, dental appointments and more. The help you get is dependant on your income, necessary outgoings and the amount you have in savings and investments. Any support you receive is also is also available to your partner. Criteria To […]
Glasses Vouchers You can receive a voucher that helps towards the cost of your glasses if you meet any of the following criteria: Under the age of 16 Between the ages of 16-18 and in fulltime education Are 60 or over Are registered blind or partially sighted Have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma Are […]
A PPC is a pre-payment certificate that allows you to pay a set cost in advance for all of your NHS costs. The PPC only starts being cost effective if you require 3 or more prescriptions a month or 11 in 12 months How much is it worth? The cost of prescriptions in the UK […]
Maintaining good eye health is essential, and many people are eligible for a free NHS eye test without even realising it. The NHS offers complimentary sight tests to individuals who meet specific age, health, or personal circumstances, ensuring that everyone who needs eye care can access it easily. If you fall into any of the […]
Universal Credit is a payment that helps with living costs while you are unemployed or on a low income. You can also receive UC if you have a disability or health condition that prevents you from working. UC has replaced the following benefits: Housing benefits Income support Income related ESA Income based JSA If you […]
