Blogs
Supporting Older People with Sight Loss in Residential Care
Only 5% of people who are registered blind see nothing at all so learn to recognise the signs of sight loss as it is more ...
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Look on the Bright Side of Being Registered Blind!
To be registered severely sight impaired (blind) you don’t need to have complete sight loss, you just need to meet certain criteria.
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Coming Out Blind
Come out blind. Begin to live again: with freedom, independence and laughing at real humour, not just at yourself
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Dave Steele, The Blind Poet
Huge thanks to Dave Steele, The Blind Poet, for this inspiring poem – great to know we’ve helped you on your journey Dave. Click below ...
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Missed Appointments costing The NHS over £216m a year
Each missed appointment costs the NHS an average of £30. Therefore, the total annual cost to the NHS is over £216m which would fund the ...
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Low Vision Patients -Feedback for Eyecare Professionals
Daniel Williams, Founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy, asked patients what they think eyecare professionals could do better for patients with sight loss to enhance ...
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Guide Dog Passengers Can’t Hitch a Ride!
So, I arrive home after a busy week working away, need a taxi to get home but as usual it’s not as simple as you ...
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Blind People In Pakistan
I faced a lot of problems in my childhood because of society's attitude towards people with disabilities. But I overcame it. I am a warrior.
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“I’m struggling to see at work”
Losing eyesight is both challenging and difficult, scary and disconcerting. Having to change the way you do things, adapting to new challenges and learn new ...
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Seeing Beyond the Eyes Zone podcast from #Optrafair
Our latest podcast, live from our Seeing Beyond the Eyes Zone at Optrafair 2019, updates you on the success of the project to date and ...
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