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A new report reveals 73% of blind adults in the UK are jobless

1. Lord Holmes of Richmond, who lost his sight as a child and authored the Out of Sight – Out of Work report, notes that 17% of non-disabled individuals are unemployed, a figure significantly lower than for those with sight loss. 2. He is advocating for the government to establish a taskforce to assist individuals with sight loss in securing employment.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 November 2026 at 15:03

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