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: Widen doors and install ramps or grab rails Improve access to rooms and facilities, for example, with a stairlift or level access shower Improve access […]
Blind persons tax allowance is an extra amount of tax free allowance for severely sight impaired people. It is an extra amount you can earn tax free per year. [The below table has three columns and three rows] Tax year Normal amount tax free With blind persons allowance 2024/2025 £12,570 £15,640 2025/2026 £12,570 £15,700 For […]
If you are unable to read a telephone directory because of your sight loss you are able to use a free directory inquiries service. How to use If you are unable to read or hold a telephone directory because of your sight loss or other disability, you can make use of a free directory enquiries […]
This scheme is run by Royal Mail which allows blind and partially sighted people to send certain items of post free of charge. In order to send an item through the scheme, it must have the words “articles for the blind” on the envelope or label along with the the senders address clearly on the […]
