Access to Work Statistics: April 2007 to March 2022
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 MoreAccess 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 MoreSystematic review and meta-synthesis of coping with retinitis pigmentosa: Implications for improving quality of life
Background: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) are a group of incurable and inherited eye conditions, and the leading cause of inherited blindness in people under the age of 60. The aim of this systematic review and meta-synthesis was to present a comprehensive overview of qualitative papers on experiences and coping strategies of adults living with RP, and… Continue Reading Systematic review and meta-synthesis of coping with retinitis pigmentosa: Implications for improving quality of life
Read MoreMental Health and Sight Loss: Insight Summary
This summary highlights key insights around sight loss and mental health
Read MoreCreating a holistic support service for people with vision impairment
The diagnosis of visual impairment is life changing for patients as it has huge impacts on activities and tasks of daily living.
Read MoreAnxiety and depression in patients with advanced macular degeneration: current perspectives
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – despite advances in prevention and medical treatment options – remains prevalent among older adults, often resulting in functional losses that negatively affect the mental health of older adults.
Read MoreVisual Impairment and Mental Health: Unmet Needs and Treatment Options
An estimated 2.2 billion people are visually impaired worldwide. Given that age related vision loss is a primary cause of vision impairment, this number is projected to rise with increases in average lifespan.
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