Disability History Month 16th Nov – 16th Dec

Disability History Month 16th Nov – 16th Dec

Disability History Month starts today and runs until 16th Dec and as Nottingham’s oldest charity we’ll be celebrating our history with a look back in our archives. Did you know that we were founded by a woman who was herself visually impaired? Our founder, Mary...
Annual Review 2021-22 Now Available

Annual Review 2021-22 Now Available

Our Annual Review 2021-22 is now available and contains an overview in stories, pictures and data about how we supported people with sight loss as we recover from the impact of the pandemic. To download and read your copy click here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8nfnb4,...
World Sight Day

World Sight Day

Today is #WorldSightDay and we joined the Nottingham West Lyons Club and the Sheriff of Nottingham, Cllr Nicola Heaton by the Left Lion in #Nottingham’s Market Square to raise awareness of the importance of eye health. The Sheriff of Nottingham used simulation specs...
Dale’s pandemic sight loss story

Dale’s pandemic sight loss story

Dale Greatorex worked as a scaffolder until he was furloughed during the pandemic, on his return to work he noticed a significant deterioration in his vision and booked an appointment with his optician. The optician checked Dale’s eyes and prescribed new glasses, but...
Special person wanted!

Special person wanted!

Volunteer in our charity shop in the heart of Hockley’s creative quarter to get experience in: · Window dressing & creative shop floor displays · Personal shopper & fashion adviser · Vintage retail · Fashion themed event planning · Preparing donations for sale...
SUMIT get together

SUMIT get together

It was absolutely wonderful to see so many visually impaired members of our service user member involvement team get together for afternoon tea this week. The views of local visually impaired people are at the heart of everything we do and we’re excited to welcome in...