Finally, the study underlined the importance of getting such information and support to people when they first become visually impaired, a time when the challenges can be the greatest but knowledge of what is available the lowest. A crucial factor is being well linked in to VI networks, a process in which registration and its follow-up can be crucial. But access to VI groups before registration can also be valuable. This research suggests that there is a gap in support, especially for pension age people who become visually impaired, and a need to give timely assistance to those trying to cope with the early stages of sight loss. A more joined up system for ensuring that people are linked in to the support they need would be a good start in improving the sight loss pathway and life in general for people at this critical time. References Davies, M., Porter, L., Lepps, H., Icardi, R.and Bicquelet, A. (2017) Experiences of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people with Research Findings 54, London, Thomas Pocklington Trust. sensory loss. Flynn, K. and Lord, C. (2015) Living with Sight Loss: updating the national picture, London, RNIB Harris, E. and Gregory, F. (2018) Inclusive fitness equipment for people with a visual impairment, Thomas Pocklington Trust, London Hill, K., Horsley, N., Hirsch, D. and Padley, M. (2017) . Loughborough: Centre for Research in Social Policy Hirsch, D. (2017) Loughborough: Centre for Research in Social Policy Nazroo, J., Whillans, J. and Matthews, K. (2015) Changes in vision in older people; causes and impact, Research Findings 49, London, Thomas Pocklington Trust
Finally, the study underlined the importance of getting such information and support to people when they first become visually impaired, a time when the challenges can be the greatest but knowledge of what is available the lowest. A crucial factor is being well linked in to VI networks, a process in which registration and its follow-up can be crucial. But access to VI groups before registration can also be valuable. This research suggests that there is a gap in support, especially for pension age people who become visually impaired, and a need to give timely assistance to those trying to cope with the early stages of sight loss. A more joined up system for ensuring that people are linked in to the support they need would be a good start in improving the sight loss pathway and life in general for people at this critical time. References Davies, M., Porter, L., Lepps, H., Icardi, R.and Bicquelet, A. (2017) Experiences of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people with sensory loss. Research Findings 54, London, Thomas Pocklington Trust. Flynn, K. and Lord, C. (2015) Living with Sight Loss: updating the national picture, London, RNIB Harris, E. and Gregory, F. (2018) Inclusive fitness equipment for people with a visual impairment, Thomas Pocklington Trust, London Hill, K., Horsley, N., Hirsch, D. and Padley, M. (2017) . Loughborough: Centre for Research in Social Policy Hirsch, D. (2017) Loughborough: Centre for Research in Social Policy Nazroo, J., Whillans, J. and Matthews, K. (2015) Changes in vision in older people; causes and impact, Research Findings 49, London, Thomas Pocklington Trust
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