Sign up to the MyTameside newsletter here to keep abreast of what's happening in your neighbourhood A mum is battling against time to give her son the chance to see the world from a new perspective before he loses his sight completely.
Robert Yates, from Tameside, developed meningitis and hydrocephalus after being born at 32 weeks. It led to Robert developing cerebral palsy and sight problems which are deteriorating. READ MORE: Bank Holiday weekend weather forecast for where you live in Greater Manchester Now 27, Robert is on the blind register, while he suffers from other conditions caused by the fact he can only either sit or lie down.
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