As the cost-of-living crisis puts more people under strain, a leading sight loss charity is encouraging blind and partially sighted people in North Yorkshire to claim their free specially adapted listening device.
Research shows that people living with sight loss are more likely to be hit harder by the cost-of-living crisis. British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) provides a range of easy-to-use devices for free and for life to blind and partially sighted people across the UK who might otherwise struggle to afford them.
Sophie Jones, for BWBF said: “Radio is a lifeline for people living with sight loss, keeping them in touch with the world, as well as their local community. Sadly, costs and difficulties using ‘off-the-shelf’ devices can mean that people with sight loss sometimes struggle to access the same audio content most of us take for granted. Our equipment is free, easy-to-use independently and everyone who gets a device will have full support setting it up.
As the cost-of-living crisis takes a further hold in 2023, we hope that those within the sight loss community will take advantage of this fantastic offer.”
BWBF’s range of devices includes DAB radios, CD players, portable radios, digital radios, Alexa devices and much more.
If you or someone you know is interested in a BWBF audio device, please contact Sophie Jones at sophie@blind.org.uk or phone 01622 754 757. People can also browse BWBF’s full range of devices and apply online at www.blind.org.uk.
