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(External News) Supplement developed to help slow AMD
A supplement has been developed that slows the progression of the world’s leading cause of blindness.
The five year clinical study into age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was undertaken by researchers at Queen’s University in Belfast and Waterford Institute of Technology.
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(External News) Supplement developed to help slow AMD - 29 June 2009
A supplement has been developed that slows the progression of the world’s leading cause of blindness. The five year clinical study into age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was undertaken by researchers...
Digital Britain report recognises need to improve internet access for visually impaired people. - 16 June 2009
The prime minister's pledge to turn Britain into the 'digital capital of the world' could be great news for the two million blind and partially sighted people in the UK.
(External news) Have your say: Improving accessibility services for people with visual impairments - 9 June 2009
Ipsos MORI is currently working with Ofcom (the Office of Communications), looking at ways to improve media access for people with impaired vision. We are keen to speak to a wide range of people with...
Join the campaign to stop the spread of 'shared surfaces' - 9 June 2009
Come along to City Hall on 17 June to show the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson that plans to introduce shared surfaces into areas such as Exhibition Rd in Kensington are completely unacceptable to blind...
Listen to a podcast about our self employment services in London - 30 May 2009
Listen to an interview with Service Manager Mark Causton on London based self employment services 'Enterprise in Sight' and 'Future Visions' .
(External News) University College London and Pfizer Join forces to find AMD Cure - 12 May 2009
In a landmark deal, the University College London and the biopharmaceutical group Pfizer have entered into a collaboration to develop treatment for Macular Degeneration, an eye condition that affects...
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The Department of Health is looking at ways in which local health providers can improve access and better respond to the needs of patients, including those with sensory loss.
Please help the Department of Health to understand the real issues facing visually impaired people when accessing their GP throughout England by taking part in an online survey.
