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Sight loss charity funding

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2970: tabled on 16 March 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House commends the work of Vista, a 160-year-old charity supporting over 21,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, through peer support groups, rehabilitation services, accessible technology support, youth activities and more; expresses serious concern about Vista’s current funding crisis and risk of closure should £2 million not be raised by the end of March 2026; recognises the devastating impact such a loss would have on service users, their families and carers; further recognises the significant strain that the closure would place on University Hospital Leicester, social care and community services; and calls upon the Government to urgently engage with local authorities to secure the future of Vista and safeguard its essential services for visually impaired people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.