MP encourages parents to learn signs and symptoms Having recently attended a Parliamentary reception hosted by the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust, John Baron MP said, “I would like to thank the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust for running their excellent event in Parliament, as well as the parents and patients who helped make the informative...
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MP backs campaign for sight loss advisers John Baron MP is backing a campaign by sight loss charity RNIB to ensure that everyone diagnosed with sight loss gets emotional support to come to terms with their condition. John hosted the parliamentary launch of The Royal National Institute of Blind People’s (RNIB) new report ‘Being...
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MP challenges regional variation in cataract surgery As Vice Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Visual Impairment, John Baron MP recently hosted a Parliamentary reception on behalf of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). At the reception, the RNIB launched a new report revealing regional variations in access to cataract...
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MP says Government must examine facts Mr Baron has supported Guide Dogs’ call for the installation of a vital safety feature on quiet hybrid and electric vehicles to keep pedestrians safe, by recently attending a reception at the Houses of Parliament. The Basildon and Billericay MP was amongst the large number of Members of...
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MP congratulates the team on excellent work John Baron MP and other local MPs and Cllrs recently joined forces to help Wickford Talking Newspapers with its work of taping local newspaper cuttings which are then distributed to visually impaired and blind people. John, Stephen Metcalfe MP, Mark Francois MP, Cllr Mo Larkin and...
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MP receives assurance from Minister In Parliament yesterday, John Baron MP intervened on Maria Miller MP – the Minister for Disabled People – on the subject of how the new Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will affect the blind and visually impaired. There is concern, expressed by bodies such as the RNIB, that blind...
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MP highlights challenges Today in Parliament, John Baron MP hosted and spoke at an Eye Health reception, jointly organised by the International Glaucoma Association and the Optical Confederation. The event was held to coincide with National Glaucoma Awareness Week to help raise awareness of eye-health issues and the importance of regular eye tests. John...
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