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.

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Lancashire Sight Loss Council members, Alison, Lynne, Lloyd, Mohammed Salim, Dawn, and Michael, pictured in front of the Sight Loss Council banner, with David Parfett, SLC coordinator for North West, and Kelly Barton, Engagement Manager for the North West.Launch of Lancashire Sight Loss Council23 October 2023
Two rows of golden, star shaped, Rodney Powell Awards.Rodney Powell Volunteer Awards: 2023 Winners20 October 2023
Delegates sitting around round tables in the main conference room at our 2023 SLC conference.“The power of lived experience” – Sight Loss Council Conference 202320 October 2023
From left to right: Greater Manchester SLC members Gill Currie, Anthony Gough, Kelly Barton, Engagement Manager for North West England, Ada Eravama, Rachael Foley, and Mary Gilbertson.Beauty masterclass helps make retail accessible16 October 2023
A bunch of white and yellow balloons, tied together with gold string, held up against bright blue sky.Essex Sight Loss Council celebrates second birthday29 September 2023
Four people looking towards five small pieces of art, in black frames, on a grey wall.East Sussex SLC produce ‘Top Tips for Describing Art’ guide25 September 2023
A close up photo of a stethoscope, sitting on a pale grey piece of fabric.Volunteer-led project to make health accessible for blind and partially sighted people: lessons learnt15 September 2023
A red London bus, shown going round a roundabout at Trafalgar Square, London.London SLCs and TfL partner to increase accessibility of transport12 September 2023
Kelly Barton, Engagement Manager for the North West is stood poised holding a goalball, on the court. She is wearing a bright pink t-shirt and a black blindfold.Manchester multi-sport taster event success11 September 2023
A man in a smart trousers, white shirt, and tie is standing on the edge of a curb holding a cane. He is about to cross a road, via a bus lane. Trees, houses, and some cars line either side of the road.Stroud Town councillors walk blind in town centre06 September 2023
Image looks across a loch, at a castle nestled in front of three hills. The sun is setting, and the reflection of the scene can be seen in the water.Launch of Sight Loss Councils in Scotland23 August 2023
Three people playing Goalball. A lady at the front is wearing a blue blindfold and is holding a red ball. Two male team mates are standing behind her, in blue Goalball UK jackets.Goalball for all: Exciting new taster sessions across the UK!22 August 2023
A partially sighted male, using weights in the gym. An instructor is seen in the background, smiling encouragingly.TPT and SLCs unveil findings of new leisure and fitness report during IBSA World Games21 August 2023
Three female Goalball UK players, standing behind a net. They are adjusting their blindfolds.World Blind Games is open18 August 2023
Nottinghamshire SLC members at the launch. From left to right: Geoff, Jane, Matt Harrison, Engagement Manager East Midlands, Jo, Caroline, Dale, Kay and MaggieNottinghamshire SLC joins our expanding network11 August 2023
Six male and female sighted guides stood in a row smiling at the camera. They are pictured with Sight Loss Council Engagement Manager Sam, pictured with her guide dog.Sight Loss Council sighted guides needed in Sussex. Can you help?02 August 2023
A close up of two Rodney Powell Awards. A trophy made up of different sized, gold stars, clustered together in a circular shape.Voting is now open for the 2023 Rodney Powell Awards01 August 2023
Two people walking on a pedestrian crossing. One is holding a white cane. Text says 'Disability Action Plan' and 'Have your say'.The Government’s new Disability Action Plan: what it means for you31 July 2023
Close up image of a man having an eye examination. His chin is resting on the slit lamp, and a light is shining on his eye.First-of-its-kind education experience for ophthalmology sector28 July 2023
A lady is riding a red e-scooter on a path, against a white wall.TPT joins over 50 organisations calling on Prime Minister to urgently set date for e-scooter legislation27 July 2023
Image shows a man running on an athletics track from the waist down. He is wearing red shorts and white trainers.Tickets now on sale for 2023 IBSA World Games18 July 2023
Three members from the Sirona Diabetes and Nutrition Services team are sat down, trying on simulation specs. They are talking to each other as they try them on.West of England SLC works with Sirona care & health17 July 2023
A close up of houses situated in Lansdown Crescent, Bath. The Georgian houses form the shape of an oval, and are iconic in Bath City Centre.Bristol SLC expands and changes name to West of England14 July 2023
Several people queueing up at a ticket office in a train station.Sight loss charities urge rethink on ticket office closures13 July 2023