Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Blind & Partially Sighted People
Season 2, Episode 196, Oct 24, 2023, 02:03 PM
Did you know 1 in 12 blind or partially sighted people are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse in the last year?
All this week, we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience domestic abuse and where people can go to get help and support.
Amelia spoke to lead researcher of ‘The Unseen Report’, Nanya Coles from SafeLives to learn more about the report and their collaboration with Vision Foundation.
Please be aware the following interview discusses domestic abuse and traumatic experiences which some listeners may find distressing.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, then support is available.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 and ask for the police.
If you are not in immediate danger, please call one of the following helplines:
In England: Freephone 0808 2000 247
In Northern Ireland: Freephone 0808 802 1414
In Wales: Freephone 0808 8010 800
And In Scotland: Freephone 0800 027 1234
Image: SafeLives logo.
All this week, we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience domestic abuse and where people can go to get help and support.
Amelia spoke to lead researcher of ‘The Unseen Report’, Nanya Coles from SafeLives to learn more about the report and their collaboration with Vision Foundation.
Please be aware the following interview discusses domestic abuse and traumatic experiences which some listeners may find distressing.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, then support is available.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 and ask for the police.
If you are not in immediate danger, please call one of the following helplines:
In England: Freephone 0808 2000 247
In Northern Ireland: Freephone 0808 802 1414
In Wales: Freephone 0808 8010 800
And In Scotland: Freephone 0800 027 1234
Image: SafeLives logo.