Lanarkshire MP calls for greater support for the blind amidst cost of living crisis

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East Kilbride's MP has called for greater support for those suffering from visual impairment as the cost of living continues to soar.Dr Lisa Cameron is parliamentary champion of the Royal National Institute for the Blind and chairwoman of the Health All Party Parliamentary Group at Westminster.Highlighting research by RNIB, the MP revealed that even before prices began to rise, one in five blind and partially-sighted people said they had some, or great, difficulty in making ends meet.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP told Lanarkshire Live : "I am keen to offer further support to those who have sight loss and to signpost the vital work of RNIB to constituents on the cost of living crisis, wellbeing supports available and in addressing equal opportunities in work and society." The Royal National Institute for the Blind can help local constituents with sight loss to identify the financial help, tax allowances and concessions that they could be entitled to and give them the information and support they need to apply.The charity also creates opportunities to connect with others facing similar issues, over the phone online and in person by providing talking books, newspapers and magazines, as well as a free RNIB Bookshare hub which is an online collection