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International Stress Awareness Week 2023 is an annual event which raises awareness about stress, its impact on mental and physical health, and the importance of stress management.  The aim of the week is to educate and encourage individuals and organizations about stress-related issues and provide resources and strategies for coping with stress in healthy ways.

International Stress Awareness Week 2023 is an annual event which raises awareness about stress, its impact on mental and physical health, and the importance of stress management.  The aim of the week is to educate and encourage individuals and organizations about stress-related issues and provide resources and strategies for coping with stress in healthy ways.

What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)? PIP is a benefit which helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill-health or disability. You must be aged 16 or over to claim PIP. You can receive it whether you are in work or not. PIP is not means-tested and is tax-free.

This National Eye Health Week, we interviewed Dr Lola Solebo, Paediatric Ophthalmologist and RSBC Trustee. She talks about her passion for looking after children’s eyes and shares 5 tips for good eye health. We asked her six questions about her journey into paediatric ophthalmology and the importance of eye health.

If you’re blind or partially sighted, or your child is, then you might qualify for other financial help.

DLA  is a benefit to help with the extra costs of looking after a child who has a disability or health condition. You can only make a new claim for DLA on behalf of a child under 16. Disability Living Allowance for children in a tax-free made up of a care and mobility components. A […]

Having concerns about your child’s vision and seeking and receiving a diagnosis can be a challenging time for any family. Understanding and coming to terms with a diagnosis can take time and people may respond in different ways. There is no right or wrong way to feel, every child and family’s journey is different. RSBC […]

It’s important to make sure you get all the financial help you may be entitled to. If your claim is successful, your money can be paid directly into your bank account and it will be backdated to the date of your initial application. Depending on your condition and circumstances you could be entitled to these […]

The Access to Work scheme provides grants to cover the costs of specialist equipment, adaptations or support workers to help employees carry out their work, they also can support with getting to and from work.