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Advanced preview of new resources to make train travel more accessible for blind and partially sighted people
This spring, Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) in London, the South-East and East of England invite blind and partially sighted (BPS) people to their second ‘Coffee and Chat’ events with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). These events will also give an advanced preview of our new, free resources designed to help you navigate your train journeys more easily.
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Sight Loss Councils mourn the passing of Gary Tunney
23 December 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our friend and Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council member has passed away.
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Our 2021 highlights
14 December 2021
It’s been a busy year for Sight Loss councils, from hosting our first ever Sight Loss Councils Conference, to launching six new Sight Loss Councils nationwide! Read our highlights for 2021.
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Top tips for applying the Accessible Information Standard #MakeHealthAccessible
13 December 2021
Our Make Health Accessible campaign calls on NHS managers to effectively implement the Accessible Information Standard, engage with their visually impaired patients and send medical information in a format in which they can read.
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Why you shouldn’t buy an e-scooter this Christmas
07 December 2021
With Christmas on the approach, many people might be thinking about buying an e-scooter as a gift. But before you do that, you should know that it is illegal to use a privately-owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements or in a public place. Read our frequently asked questions to inform your decision.
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Bedfordshire SLC meet with Bedford Council to discuss accessibility of town centre
03 December 2021
Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council met with Bedford Borough Council to discuss the challenges blind and partially sighted people face following recent and ongoing developments to Bedford's High Street.
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Bristol SLC calls on employers to get Disability Confident
03 December 2021
To mark the International Day of Disabled People on 3rd December 2021, Bristol Sight Loss Council is calling on Bristol employers to make it easier for blind and visually impaired people to apply for jobs by committing to becoming Disability Confident Employers.
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Webinar recording: West Midlands VI forum – Accessibility barriers to arts, culture and entertainment
02 December 2021
West Midlands Sight Loss Council held a VI Forum on Friday, 24 November, to discuss the barriers they face at concerts, film screenings, the theatre and more in the West Midlands.
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Improving the university experience for blind and partially sighted students – Natalie Greenhough
30 November 2021
Black Country SLC met with representatives from Wolverhampton University Student's Union to discuss how to better the social aspect of university life for visually impaired students during their studies.
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A new Sight Loss Council launches in Northumberland
25 November 2021
A new Sight Loss Council, led by blind and partially sighted people, has launched in Northumberland and is inviting other visually impaired in the county people to join.
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Tyne and Wear Sight Loss Council visit Parks Leisure centre in North Tyneside
23 November 2021
Earlier this month, Tyne and Wear Sight Loss Council were invited to Parks Leisure centre in North Tyneside by Team Leader Gary Jacques.
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Nine out of ten blind people denied access to health information
18 November 2021
New research by Sight Loss Councils has found that as many as nine in ten blind people do not receive essential information about appointments, medical treatment and medications in an accessible format.
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West Midlands SLCs highlight the obstacles that visually impaired people face whilst shopping and socialising
02 November 2021
West Midlands Sight Loss Councils invited the public, retailers and staff to experience shopping as a blind or partially sighted person at Merry Hill Shopping Centre., which was lit up purple to mark Purple Tuesday!
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York SLC campaign to make restaurants more accessible
01 November 2021
York Sight Loss Council launches campaign to transform the quality of service blind and partially sighted people experience in eating establishments across the city.
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York Sight Loss Council reasserts objection to York council’s discriminatory traffic regulation order
29 October 2021
York Sight Loss Council reasserts their objection to York council’s traffic regulation order that will discriminate against disabled people. The council’s executive will have the final say on 18 November.
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‘You can achieve anything with teamwork and collaboration’ – Sight Loss Council Conference
14 October 2021
We held our first-ever Sight Loss Council conference on 8 October. The conference enabled Sight Loss Council members to come together, share skills and ideas to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people in their communities.
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Volunteers recognised at Rodney Powell Awards
13 October 2021
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) launched the awards to recognise and celebrate the huge contribution volunteers make to both the charity and the lives of blind and partially sighted people.
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Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council: “Our approach to e-scooter trials is proactive and solutions focused”
01 October 2021
On 22 September, Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council and e-scooter operator Lime invited blind and partially sighted Greater Manchester residents to a Meet the e-scooter drop-in event.
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How to improve mental health care for visually impaired people in Bedfordshire
01 October 2021
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, Integrated Care System, invited Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council to their transforming mental health care event on 29 September. The event focused on how to improve mental health support across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
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Welcome Essex Sight Loss Council
29 September 2021
A new Sight Loss Council has launched in Essex. Essex Sight Loss Council will campaign for positive change and tackle a range of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people, such as e-scooter safety and access to health and social care.
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Sight Loss Council Conference 2021
29 September 2021
We are hosting our first-ever national Sight Loss Council conference on 8-10 October in Birmingham! The conference will showcase and celebrate the work Sight Loss Councils have achieved. It is also a chance for SLC members to meet one another, share ideas and skills.
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Webinar recording: Life after lockdown in Merseyside
24 September 2021
Merseyside Sight Loss Council held a VI Forum on Friday, 17 September, to tackle the challenges blind and partially sighted people face as everything opens up again. The forum is a great way to find out about the services and support available for blind and partially sighted people in Merseyside.
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My university experience as a visually impaired student
23 September 2021
Read about Black Country SLC member Natalie's time at university and her plans to apply her experience and knowledge gained during her degree to her role as a Black Country Sight Loss Council member.
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How accessible are the new Merseyrail trains?
13 September 2021
Merseyrail invited Merseyside Sight Loss Council members on an exclusive tour of their new trains to familiarise themselves in advance of them going into service.
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Webinar recording: Accessible sports and leisure VI Forum in the West Midlands
09 September 2021
In July, West Midlands Sight Loss Council held a VI forum all about accessible sports and activities for blind and partially sighted people in the region. Watch a subtitled recording of the seminar here.
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