• WHEN a person loses their sight, this can be a life-changing experience.

Vision rehabilitation offers invaluable support, equipping people with the skills and confidence to live independently. This can reduce, prevent, or delay the need for more expensive care support in future.

The RNIB has stated that blind and partially-sighted people are at risk of being left behind unless these services are properly resourced. Councils across England are now deciding on their budgets for the coming year.

We urge councils to ensure that vision rehabilitation services are properly funded and supported.

If anyone else would like to do the same, or find out more about this campaign, they can go to www.rnib.org.uk/seeandplan or contact the RNIB campaigns team on 020 7391 2123.

STEPHEN STEPHEN, SW1