FOI release

RNIB - vision rehabilitation services

Case reference FOI2024/02008

Received 2 December 2024

Published 3 January 2025

Request

As outlined in the 2014 Care Act, local authorities have a legal duty to prevent, reduce and delay the need for care and support. Councils are under a legal obligation to provide or arrange for the provisions of services, resources or facilities that maximise independence for those with disabilities or health conditions. Provision should be provided through an in-house vision rehabilitation service or outsourced to third party providers. Importantly, whether this service is delivered in-house or outsourced, local authorities remain responsible for the services provided in the local area and therefore are ultimately responsible for the provision of any information regarding these services. Please find enclosed the FOI questionnaire in an excel format. We use this format to improve data gathering and to allow us to monitor returns more efficiently and we would therefore be grateful if you could respond to us using the attached spreadsheet.

Response

As outlined in the 2014 Care Act, local authorities have a legal duty to prevent, reduce and delay the need for care and support. Councils are under a legal obligation to provide or arrange for the provisions of services, resources or facilities that maximise independence for those with disabilities or health conditions. Provision should be provided through an in-house vision rehabilitation service or outsourced to third party providers. Importantly, whether this service is delivered in-house or outsourced, local authorities remain responsible for the services provided in the local area and therefore are ultimately responsible for the provision of any information regarding these services. Please find enclosed the FOI questionnaire in an excel format. We use this format to improve data gathering and to allow us to monitor returns more efficiently and we would therefore be grateful if you could respond to us using the attached spreadsheet.

Answer: Please see attached CSV file.

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