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Table 2 Comparison of registration and certification for blindness and partial sight in England and Wales for April 1999–March 2000

From: Leading causes of certification for blindness and partial sight in England & Wales

Blind

 
 

Total

New registrations with Local Authority Social Services departments in England and Wales*

13723

BD8 (part 5) certificates received by ONS

13788

Partially Sighted

 

New registrations with Local Authority Social Services departments in England and Wales*

18480

BD8 (part 5) certificates received by ONS

19107

  1. * As reported to the DH by the Local Authority Social Services department (form SSDA902) and from Local Government Data Unit – Wales