RNIB survey for people with one or more eye conditions

Have you felt a rise in the cost of living?

Would you be prepared to share your thoughts and experiences through a survey?

In new research which RNIB are conducting around the rising cost of living, we are running a survey to gain the feedback of blind and partially sighted people to inform this work and allow us to speak to decision makers.

The survey covers important topics such as heating and energy, food and essentials and the additional costs of having sight loss. The survey should take around 20 minutes to complete, though you can take as long as you need, and answers are optional.

Take the survey

If anyone needs help to fill it in, please contact:

Nicola Stanley-Dickinson
Lived Experience Engagement Officer, RNIB
Mobile 07736 462071
Email [email protected]

The survey closes on the 15 August 2026.

We thank you for your time.

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