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Sight Loss Councils work with Müller to increase packaging accessibility
In a first for the UK dairy industry, Müller Yogurt & Desserts will roll out NaviLens codes across all its branded products, increasing accessibility for blind and partially sighted (BPS)...
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Covid-19 Guidance: How to put on and remove a mask safely when you are blind or partially sighted
15 October 2020
From the 15th of June the government have made it compulsory that you wear a face mask or face covering when you access public transport, hospitals or other health settings. It is also advisable to wear a face-covering when in shops to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
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COVID-19 guidance: 6 ways health settings can support blind and partially sighted people
15 October 2020
How to support visually impaired people whilst socially distancing in a hospital or GP surgery. Six handy tips developed by our blind and partially sighted Sight Loss Council members.
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Gavin’s story #VolunteersWeek
15 October 2020
Meet #Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council member Gavin Higgins. He is passionate about raising awareness of the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people and dedicated to making a positive difference to the #VisuallyImpaired people in his community.
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Making positive change – Matt’s story
15 October 2020
Meet Merseyside Sight Loss Council member Matt Cliff. He talks about projects he has been involved in, including sports and well-being taster sessions. He also shares the work the Sight Loss Council is doing to prepare for life after lockdown.
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‘You’re not on your own’ – Gary’s story
15 October 2020
After losing his sight, Gary Tunney set-up his own support group to help other blind and partially sighted people in his community. The group has been a great success, which has inspired Gary to continue helping others. He is now a fully fledged member of the Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council, focusing on the priority area of Technology.
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A voice for the local community
15 October 2020
Lianne McKeon has literally become a voice for blind and partially sighted people in Birmingham.
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‘We’re making a real difference’ – Anela’s story
15 October 2020
Anela Wood is a member of our Bristol Sight Loss Council. She talks about the work she has done with the council, helping Southmead Hospital improve their check in system and providing vision impairment awareness training to staff at local GP surgeries.
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‘Blind people are getting a voice’ – Ines’ story
15 October 2020
Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council member Ines Higgins shares how her long battle to get work inspired her to advocate for other blind and partially sighted people. She also talks about the positives of volunteering and explains the importance of the Sight Loss Council’s work.
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Apple Accessibility Workshops with Merseyside Sight Loss Council
15 October 2020
Merseyside Sight Loss Council teamed up with the Liverpool Apple Store, to put on tailored workshops designed to help blind and partially sighted people use Apple devices. SLC volunteer went along to the sessions and blogs about the training visually impaired participants were given.
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Calling blind or partially sighted people in Gloucestershire
15 October 2020
If you are blind or partially sighted, over 18 and live in Gloucestershire, then we want to hear from you.
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Bristol SLC unveils Mayoral Manifesto
15 October 2020
Bristol Sight Loss Council unveiled its Mayoral Election Manifesto to raise awareness of the issues regularly faced by blind and partially sighted people in the city.
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Bridging the gap between employers and visually impaired people
15 October 2020
Alex Wallis reports on what happened at the Bridge the Gap event in Liverpool.
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Bridge the Gap busting myths to increase diversity
15 October 2020
Businesses in the Merseyside region came together with blind and partially sighted people today to find out how they could increase the number of visually impaired people in the workforce.
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Laura Kennedy
15 October 2020
Find out more about Merseyside Sight Loss Council member Laura Kennedy and how volunteering had a positive impact on her life in this case study.
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My first year
15 October 2020
Iain writes a blog post, reflecting on his first year as Engagement Manager for the North West.
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World Sight Day 2019
15 October 2020
A news release about the work of the Sight Loss Councils and to highlight the message of World Sight Day 2019.
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National Eye Health Week 2019
15 October 2020
A blog covering some important messages from National Eye Health Week 2019
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Inquiry into Pavement Parking
15 October 2020
The Birmingham & Black Country Sight Loss Councils submitted a response to the Transport Select Committee’s Inquiry into Pavement Parking.
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Inquiry into Enforcing the Equality Act
15 October 2020
Birmingham & Black Country Sight Loss Council's response to the Women & Equalities Select Committee Inquiry into Enforcing the Equality Act
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Laura
15 October 2020
Hear about Laura's journey to becoming a Sight Loss Council member and how it has changed her life.
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WAF 25th April 2019
15 October 2020
The April WAF event held at DWF Law featured two employment-focused guest speakers.
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Ask Annie
15 October 2020
Birmingham Sight Loss Council supported the development of a new transport initiative, Ask Annie.
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Birmingham Airport
15 October 2020
The Sight Loss Council was requested to support Birmingham Airport with feedback on their accessibility services.
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WAF 25th October 2018
15 October 2020
The third WAF took place on 25th October 2018 and our guest speaker was Anthony Tattum from Big Cat agency.
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