New training module to improve accessibility of breast imaging services for blind and partially sighted people
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A new NHS e‑learning module has been launched to help make breast screening more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
Developed by the National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) in partnership with Thomas Pocklington Trust, NHS education teams and people with lived experience of sight loss, the training focuses on practical ways to improve patient experience.
Blind and partially sighted attendees at Essex Sight Loss Council’s (SLC) breast cancer screening awareness event are stood alongside Amy Askew, Engagement Manager for Thomas Pocklington Trust, Angela and Lauren from Lady McAdden, and Lucy from Southend in Sight. They are stood facing the camera, smiling. Essex SLC ran a breast screening awareness event for blind and partially sighted people on 5 March with NHS Mid and South Essex, funded by a Healthwatch Essex.
Blind and partially sighted people can face significant barriers when accessing screening, from inaccessible information to a lack of appropriate support. This new module helps staff understand these challenges and make simple adjustments that can have a meaningful impact.
Featuring real experiences from women with sight loss, the training shows what accessible care looks like in practice and supports more equitable healthcare.
Cathy Low, Director of Partnerships, Thomas Pocklington Trust"This learning module should result in blind and partially sighted women getting the best screening experience possible."
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