On Tuesday, 1st April, BCA Inform was held to discuss Accessible Health Services. BCA’s Senior Policy Officer, Jackson Reynalds-Ryan, led the session which provided a comprehensive exploration of how the seven core principles from BCA’s 2020 Policy Report – respect, access, safety, partnership, information, feedback, and privacy – can help shape a more inclusive healthcare experience for people who are blind or vision impaired.
These principles were considered across all stages of the healthcare journey, from booking to post-discharge care and managing health at home. The session will help shape a streamlined position paper to update BCA’s healthcare policy. The need for clear recommendations, robust training, and accessible communication options were among the key takeaways.