By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East Council officer rang a 94-year-old deaf and blind woman asking her to read out details for her new disability badge – even though the council itself had certified her blind.
The council has apologised for the blunder which left Hilda Bates distressed and embarrassed because she was unable to provide the answers.
Dear Editor,
Gifts in Wills have always been important to charities but never more so than this year.
During Covid-19, blind and partially sighted people have struggled to access essentials like food and medicine.
Dear Editor
Across England, non-essential shops are due to reopen on 15 June.
It is expected that, as with shops that have remained open throughout lockdown, visual markers will be used to signify the correct distance from others, one-way systems and designated queuing areas.
Nantwich charity shop Sense has had a Star Wars takeover this week – to help boost funds for the deaf and blind.
The store, on Pepper Street, has been promoting a prize draw to win an exclusive autograph book, signed by the cast and crew of the iconic movie franchise.
Nantwich house builder David Wilson is sponsoring a Guide Dogs for the Blind Association puppy.
The company, currently building the second phase of homes at Stapeley Gardens, has given £7,500 to support the training of a two-month old Golden Labrador Retriever called Wilson.
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