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This week is #MacularWeek

This week is #MacularWeek

This week is #MacularWeek and Macular conditions are the UK’s leading cause of sight loss. If you’re living with Macular Disease and you’d like local support or you think it would be helpful to meet others going through a similar experience, please get it  touch....

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Tech helps me feel safe

Tech helps me feel safe

Case Study - Neil Beeching Tech helps me feel safe Neil is registered blind and lives alone, valuing his independence, but antisocial behaviour from teenagers on his estate threatened to undermine his self-confidence and make him feel afraid in his own home. The...

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Optical Art in Aid of Charity 

Optical Art in Aid of Charity 

Optical Art in Aid of Charity  When we think of our high street opticians, we think of functional and clinical not beautiful and inspirational. Mapperley-based optician, Charles Lea has turned this preconception on its head by turning its premises into a stunning art...

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Join My Sight Notts Choir!

Join My Sight Notts Choir!

Did you know that our choir not only supports people with vision loss but it’s also inclusive for those with dual sensory loss as well? If you’re visually impaired or have a dual sensory impairment would love to sing as part of a friendly and inclusive choir, call...

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Help someone get more out of life?

Help someone get more out of life?

Volunteer to help someone get more out of life! Can you support a visually impaired person living in your local area to get more out of life? We’re searching for new My Guide volunteers in your area to support a visually impaired person to get out and about, enjoy...

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Have Your Say Covid Inquiry Consultation

Have Your Say Covid Inquiry Consultation

This week marks two years since the first Covid-19 lockdown. For many disabled people, this also marks two years of having their needs and support deprioritised. But together we can change this. The draft Terms of Reference https://tinyurl.com/e4fndn9w or the Covid...

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We’ve received £37.5k from Global’s Make Some Noise!

We’ve received £37.5k from Global’s Make Some Noise!

Amazing news! We've received £37.5k from Global's Make Some Noise! This money will allow us to extend our Tech Befriender scheme, helping us support more visually impaired people to make the most of life-changing tech.  Thank you #MakeSomeNoise Photo 1 shows a large...

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Recruiting for Visually Impaired Intern

Recruiting for Visually Impaired Intern

Recruiting for visually impaired intern Role: Intern - Sight Loss Advisor Location: Nottingham City based, working across Nottinghamshire Salary: Based on Living Wage Foundation rates Contract type: Fixed Term - 9 months Closing date: 24th April 2022 The intern will...

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New internships for VI jobseekers

New internships for VI jobseekers

New internships for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set Progress An exciting new programme of internships has just launched in Nottinghamshire for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set Progress!  The paid internship is open to blind and...

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Braille Menu at City Restaurant

Braille Menu at City Restaurant

Annie's Burger Shack has never wanted anyone to feel left out, whether they're a meat eater, vegetarian or vegan, by providing alternatives for all. Now they've stepped it up a gear to make sure blind and partially sighted people aren't overlooked, by offering a menu...

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