Research & knowledge
Research and development is a central part of Thomas Pocklington Trust's work. Each year we fund social and public health research and development initiatives to identify practical ways in which we, and others, can improve the lives of people with sight loss.
Our research and development programme focuses on three themes:
- Increasing social inclusion, independence and quality of life, including the lighting and design of people's homes.
- Improving the services that people with sight loss want.
- Preventing sight loss, promoting eye health and promoting the health of people with sight loss.
Our research aims to:
- contribute, in a tangible way, to the cure, prevention and alleviation of visual impairment
- promote best practice in service provision and the development of innovative solutions to address the changing needs and expectations of people with visual impairment
- raise the profile and promote the work of the Charity.
A range of research and development projects run under each theme. Each project typically produces a range of publications for lay and professional audiences. Our publications are generally freely available via this site, and in hard-copy or other formats if required.
The Vision 2020 UK research newsletter aims to disseminate findings and good practice from research in the sight-loss sector.
We work with a range of partners, and welcome opportunities to work with others as well as proposals for independent and collaborative research and development initiatives. From time to time we look to external research and development partners for knowledge, skills and expertise in policy, practice and research across health, housing and social care.
If you require further information on any aspect of the research and development programme, please contact the Research and Development Team.
