Visually Impaired Wayfinder Report 2025

Report - 9 December 2025

This project is looking at the experiences of people from vulnerable and marginalised groups who reside in Sandwell wayfinding around the hospital.

Why the views of People who are Visually Impaired / Blind Matter?

Sandwell MBC had 951 people registered as sight impaired as of February 2025. According to RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) statistics, Sandwell would be expected to have an estimated 9,150** adult residents living with some level of sight loss.

We visited MMUH to listen to the patient experience and hear what users had to say.

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GPs are the first point of call for most health concerns. So, it's important that you have a positive experience, particularly if you need further treatment. Please share your experience to help us improve care for everyone.

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