The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health
Yet nowadays, many people, families, and populations continue to suffer the consequences of poor access to high-quality, affordable eye care, leading to vision impairment and blindness. In 2020, an estimated 596 million people had distance vision impairment worldwide, of whom 43 million were blind. Another 510 million people had uncorrected near vision impairment, simply because… Continue Reading The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health
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Investing in Equality: Cultivating Fairness and Inclusivity across Scotland’s Workplaces
In partnership with the Scottish Government, Advice Direct Scotland are delighted to be administering the delivery of the latest iteration of the Workplace Equality Fund – a source of financial support for Scottish businesses and organisations striving to improve equality-related outcomes for priority groups within the workplace.
Read MoreNon-structural tax relief statistics (January 2023)
Some tax reliefs are designed to help or encourage particular types of individuals, activities or products in order to achieve economic or social objectives. These are classified as ‘non-structural’ tax reliefs. This publication covers 36 of the reliefs costing more than £500 million in more detail, examining changes over time, against original forecasts (where possible)… Continue Reading Non-structural tax relief statistics (January 2023)
Read MoreScotland’s Devolved Employment Services: Statistical summary February 2023
Access to Work: Factsheets for Customers
Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support programme that aims to help more disabled people start or stay in work. It can provide practical and financial support if you have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition.
Read MoreKey information and statistics on sight loss in the UK
The incidence and predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms in older adults with vision impairment: a longitudinal prospective cohort study
Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in older adults with vision impairment. Because symptoms of depression and anxiety appear to fluctuate, it is important to identify patients who are at risk of developing these symptoms for early diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreDepressive symptoms in people with vision impairment: a cross-sectional study to identify who is most at risk
To identify the risk factors for significant depressive symptoms in people with visual impairment in England and Wales to provide information on who is most at risk and to whom support services could be targeted in future.
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