MPs and peers to hear about the eye health needs of people with a learning disability

January 2010

Members of parliament and national charities are to hold an event in parliament to listen to people with a learning disability and their carers. They, alongside health and social care professionals, and NHS managers will have the opportunity to give their views and share their experiences at a unique listening event to be held in parliament on Tuesday 19 January 2010.

The event aims to address the issues around eye health needs and support of people with a learning disability. It is being hosted by SeeAbility, Mencap, RNIB and the Eye Health Alliance and supported by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Eye Health and Visual Impairment and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Learning Disabilities. 

• Find out more about the event
• Have your say about the eye health needs of people with a learning disability