Two SLC members, Clinton on the left and Paul on the right, are standing together holding canes and smiling at the camera. They are standing in front of a green and white train.

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Railway 200 logo. 200 is written in red, with a red line running through into an arrow which becomes the National Rail symbol. Black text underneath says 'Years of train travel since 1825'.Lived experiences from the platform: Kate and Peter’s story03 September 2025
Mike Wright, reached his end goal of getting to the Dragonboat Event after using public transport successfully.From barriers to boarding: Mike’s journey through decades of rail accessibility 03 September 2025
Portrait image of Steve Keith, Birmingham and Black Country SLC member, standing on a train platform with his guide dog. A train is on the opposite side of the tracks.Passenger assistance transformed my travel – Steve’s story 02 September 2025
Six people standing on a railway platform at Preston train station, including members of Avanti West Coast and Community Rail Lancashire. A smartly dressed lady standing at the front of the group is wearing black sim specs.Blind and partially sighted passengers invited to ‘Try a Train’ with new Avanti West Coast partnership19 August 2025
People are walking along a path with a woman in a beige jacket and a man using a white-cane to help navigate his way. The path is narrow due to some machinery and fencing to the right of the image.Hammersmith and Fulham Council team experiences street obstacles first-hand13 August 2025
Three people, a woman and two men, are standing slightly to the left of a sign in front of a large building. The people are all holding white walking sticks, and the two men in the centre and to the right are wearing visors. The sign the people are standing next to says ‘Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery” while an additional sign below is promoting an event for, ‘The Quietness of Feeling’ on the 1st of October.Hampshire Sight Loss Council works with Portsmouth Museum to increase access31 July 2025
Cityscape of the German city of Marburg with historical townhall and market place. City with cafes and restaurantsSight Loss Councils explore the accessible town of Marburg30 July 2025
A group of Go North East staff are walking together in a line outside a bus depot. They are all wearing high-visibility vests and are participating in a visual impairment awareness exercise. The person at the front is leading with their hand raised, while the others are following with their hands on the shoulder of the person in front. Some participants are wearing simulation glasses to replicate various sight conditions. Large garage bays and buses are visible in the background, under a clear blue sky. The mood is focused and collaborative.Building a more inclusive North East25 July 2025
South West London SLC member pictured walking into an overhanging tree branch with his guide dog.Help keep streets safe by showing your support for #CutItBack21 July 2025
Two men in the centre. The man on the left is wearing a navy gilet and is being guided by the other man who is wearing a black jacket down a narrow street due to a plethora of poorly parked e-bikes. The e-bikes are scattered either side of the two men as the man on the left uses a walking stick and special visors to help navigate the street.Awareness to action: Lime staff walk in the shoes of blind and partially sighted pedestrians10 July 2025
Five delegates sitting on chairs inside a sports hall, with the three at the front most visible. They are holding blue balls, which they are using to exercise. They are dressed in comfortable clothing, and there are water bottles, and dumbbells on the floor by their chairs. It says 'Turn up the volume' in big green and black capital letters on the back wall.Multi-sport taster event for blind and partially sighted people across Yorkshire and Humberside26 June 2025
A group of seven people of mixed ages, genders and ethnicities. Some are holding white canes and there is one person with a guide dog. The group is standing in front of a red sign that reads, 'South Fylde Line' at a train station. There is an Amazon locker to the left and trees in the background.Railway 200 event run by and for blind and partially sighted people to build travel confidence  18 June 2025
Row of four red double-decker buses parked in a line.Vision Awareness Training for bus drivers rolled out across UK 11 June 2025
A group shot of 17 people of varying ages, genders, and ethnicities standing together at Wimbledon station. Five people are holding their long canes. Some people are carrying rucksacks, handbags, and coffee cups. Antony Merlyn stands at the front of the group in the middle, smiling at the camera. He is smartly dressed in a navy suit and tie, is holding a notebook, and carrying a rucksack.Govia Thameslink Railway and Sight Loss Councils host transformational ‘Try a Train’ event at Sutton and Wimbledon stations06 June 2025
This photo is of CEO Charles Colquhoun, Claire Sisk, and her male colleague. They are all dressed smartly and smiling at the camera. Charles is on the left, and is wearing a dark grey suit jacket, a white shirt, brown trousers, and has brown hair. Claire is in the middle, wearing a black dress and holding her long cane in her right hand. She has a small pink handbag over her left wrist, and is holding hands with her colleague, who is on the right of the photo. He is wearing a light grey suit jacket, a white top, black trousers, and has dark brown hair and glasses. He is also carrying a small brown-and-white chihuahua.Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils Celebrate Volunteers’ Week: 2025 Rodney Powell Awards   02 June 2025
Sight Loss Council conference delegates (SLC volunteers) and sighted guides sat around round tables int he main conference hall. SLC banners are in the background, flip chart two larges screens to show the presentations. A golden coloured guide dog is laid on the floor.Sight Loss Council Conference 2025: Vision for Change22 May 2025
White man fastens a black helmet while sitting on an orange Voi e-bike, preparing to cycle off. He is smartly dressed in beige chinos and a navy jacket.Voi signs SLC E-bike Charter20 May 2025
A group of around 15 people stand closely together indoors, smiling at the camera. In the centre, two people are holding a large cardboard photo frame that reads 'I support #ACCESSFORALL'. The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo and website are clearly visible at the bottom of the frame.Rodney Powell Awards 2025 shortlist 07 May 2025
Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council member Anthony Cough pictured feeling tactile exhibitions at Orsdall Hall.North West SLCs and local arts venues work to enable independent navigation of their sites16 April 2025
Group photo of members testing the AIRA app at Chichester station. There are six people in the photo with some with their fists in the air, all smiling at the camera.Advanced preview of new resources to make train travel more accessible for blind and partially sighted people11 April 2025
Colleagues from Thomas Pocklington Trust and Greater Anglia at Colchester station (credit: Greater Anglia)Exhibition on the theme of sight loss at Colchester rail station19 March 2025
Dave Smith, Engagement Manager for South East England, is pictured next to a large hedge which is overhanging into the pavement. Dave is holding his long cane and looking at the camera.Cut back and report overgrown foliage18 March 2025
Eight women, all members staff members of Sirona Healthcare, are reading from paper handouts and talking amongst themselves. All of them are seated are are in a classroom style room.West of England SLC Delivers Change with Sirona Care & Social12 March 2025
Woman dressed in smart attire posing with a dark green Forest bike on a leafy street. She is dressed in a white shirt and long black trousers and has short black hair.Forest signs our e-bike charter26 February 2025