1. Sight Loss Data Tool V3: What we can do Rose Edwards, Researcher, RNIB

2. Why do we need the Sight Loss Data Tool?
Technology and transparency mean more data is publically available than ever but:
we don’t always know that it’s there...
it can be difficult and time consuming to access...
it can be dangerous to look at statistics in isolation...

3. The Sight Loss Data Tool can help you:
provide evidence
identify specific needs in local communities
plan services
develop strategies

4. What’s new in Version 3 of the Data Tool?
Updated information
District level data
Benchmarking
Can show more historical and future trends
Additional indicators

5. What type of information is in the Data Tool?
Profile of the local area:
Age
Deprivation
Rurality
Ethnicity
Other health conditions

6. What type of information is in the Data Tool?
Information on specific client groups:
Children and young people
Older people
Working age

7. What type of information is in the Data Tool?
Support:
Adult social care
DLA
The cost of sight loss

8. What type of information is in the Data Tool?
Sight conditions:
Registration and Certification
Prevalence of sight loss and sight threatening conditions
Screening and NHS sight tests

9. What type of information is in the Data Tool?
This is just a snapshot of what we can do
Wide ranging information to provide a big picture
Easily produce custom reports by key themes

10. However, the real value of the Data Tool is in how it is used: Use the Version 3 Sight Loss Data Tool And spread the word!

11. Thank you
Any questions please contact: Rose Edwards, Researcher, RNIB