The latest figures from the Royal National Institute of Blind People confirm a stark reality: Around 75% of working-age blind and partially sighted people are not in employment. More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, a number projected to rise significantly in the coming
Over recent months, Blind Ambition has been contacted by an increasing number of blind and partially sighted people who are frightened, angry, and exhausted. The reason is stark: dramatic reductions to Access to Work awards, delays in renewals, and a growing sense that the system designed to keep disabled people
On 19 November 2025, Seema Flower, Managing Director of Blind Ambition, attended the DCC Employment Showcase hosted at Amazon’s London headquarters. The event brought together business leaders, disability organisations, and innovators from across the UK to explore new ways of unlocking opportunities for disabled people, particularly blind and partially sighted
In Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, the Government announced £4.8 billion in welfare cuts, introducing tougher eligibility rules for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and reducing the health component of Universal Credit (UC) for millions. The Government claims these reforms are part of a plan to make the system “more sustainable” —
“We need to shift the focus from benefits to employment—giving disabled people the tools and opportunities to work, rather than assuming they cannot contribute.” – Seema Flower, Founder of Blind Ambition The UK government is set to roll out major welfare reforms to tackle rising unemployment among disabled people and
