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New report from RNIB: 'The Cost of Living and Sight Loss: Financial Pressures, Independence and Wellbeing in 2026'

A new report from RNIB, based on survey responses and interviews with vision impaired people from across the four UK nations, looks at how the continuing increase in the cost of living is affecting them.

'The Cost of Living and Sight Loss: Financial Pressures, Independence and Wellbeing in 2026' finds that rising living costs are adding to the financial pressures already experienced and that working-age participants were particularly affected. You can find out more and download the full report here.