Merseyside
Welcome to Merseyside Sight Loss Council.
We launched in March 2019 and is led by blind and partially sighted members from Merseyside. We meet once a month to discuss any accessibility issues raised by the community and plan future projects.
“Merseyside Sight Loss Council is one of the longest-running SLCs. Over the past six years, we have worked with a wide variety of organisations across six boroughs, including local councils, transport providers, arts and culture venues, retailers, and many more.
“We are really excited to continue this work, and it’s great to see that organisations are now approaching us to hear our views and lived experiences on issues that impact blind and partially sighted people.
“We couldn’t do any of this without our amazing volunteers, who both drive our work forward and support us in everything we do.”
Kelly Barton, Engagement Manager (North West)
If you would like to collaborate with Merseyside Sight Loss Council on a project, please get in touch.
Why should I volunteer?
If you want to make a real difference in your local area on the issues that affect blind and partially sighted people, joining our Sight loss Council could be the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
You will work with policy makers and local service providers to improve access for blind and partially sighted people in your local community. It is also a great opportunity to come together with other blind and partially sighted people in your area.
“I joined the Merseyside Sight Loss Council primarily because I wanted to help improve accessibility and services for blind and partially sighted people in my area.
“Since joining, I’ve had the opportunity to use my voice to advocate for others with sight loss. This experience has also given me a chance to make friends with other SLC members who share similar day-to-day challenges as I do.
“In the future, I’m looking forward to working on more arts and culture projects around Merseyside.”
Carolyn, Merseyside Sight Loss Council member
This is your chance to develop your skills and influence positive change.
Hear from our volunteers about why you should join us
Training and development
It’s really important to us that you get as much as possible out of volunteering. You’ll receive relevant training and the opportunity to learn and/or enhance your skills. Whether you’re interested in public speaking or honing your social media skills, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.
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