VISUALLY-impaired people in Ryedale are being invited to see if they are eligible for free specially-adapted radios from a charity.
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) provides the equipment to those with sight loss across the UK who meet its criteria. Radio is a lifeline to those who are blind or partially sighted as they often lead lonely lives, unable to read or watch the television. A radio becomes their vital way of keeping in touch with the outside world and also provides companionship.
BWBF issues sets to those who are registered blind or partially sighted, over the age of eight, resident in the UK and in receipt of a means-tested benefit.
For more information, email Sophie Wheldon, regional development manager at sophie@blind.org.uk or phone 07540 724063.
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