It is expected that 12 people between the ages of 16 and 25 will make up the new sports panel, which will act as a voice for young people with visual impairments involved in sport in the United Kingdom.

The panel members will support BBS with policy and project development, advising on issues relating to young people in sport and physical activity.

BBS also highlighted the opportunity for the members to become part of a bigger network, allowing them to build relationships with individuals and organisations who can help give them experience in the sports industry.

The panel will be expected to meet up to six times a year, either in person or virtually depending on the COVID-19 situation.

They will also be expected to carry out catch-up meetings and dedicate a few hours a month to project work.

"We're really excited to be getting the Youth Advisory Panel off the ground," said Kian Saville, the See My Voice support assistant for BBS.

"It seems like a natural off-shoot from our See My Voice programme, which helps to upskill young people with a visual impairment with leadership skills and experience within the sporting sector.

"Taking the insights that young people have gained through their involvement in volunteering or being involved in the sport sector will help us understand the areas that still need to become more inclusive and what we can do to kick-start real change."

Applications to become a part of the panel will close on October 16 and those successful will be shortlisted and invited to a selection day on November 7.

The selection day will consist of team building work and will include tasks set-up for the panel, and is likely to be held virtually.

On November 24, the first panel meeting is scheduled to take place virtually.