BARNSLEY East MP Stephanie Peacock has been shown the struggles faced by people with sight loss when simply walking through the streets.
Representatives from charity Guide Dogs visited Parliament last week to to show MPs the difficulties caused by overgrown trees and bushes and cars parked on the pavement.
Guide dog owners informed Stephanie that they are sometimes reluctant to go out knowing they will be impeded by cars and other obstacles.
“The display in Parliament by Guide Dogs was a great way to experience first-hand the problems faced by people with sight loss. From overhanging trees, to cars parked on pavements, clutter on our street that many of us pay no attention to can provide real obstacles to people in our community,” Stephanie said.
“It was valuable to drop by, take part and learn more about what we can do to help people with sight loss.”
The charity is campaigning for parking on pavements to be an offence, except for streets deemed safe for pedestrians.
