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Bus driver training materials showcased at Transport Minister visit
Sight Loss Councils met with the Local Transport Minister in Brighton on 3 December to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities and share details of our free bus driver training materials created with Brighton & Hove buses.
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SLCs inform ‘Try a Train’ event
03 January 2024
Sight Loss Councils are working with Govia Thameslink Railway in a joint initiative to encourage blind and partially sighted people to ‘’Try a Train’.
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Lancashire SLC launches first project to make streets accessible
12 December 2023
Lancashire Sight Loss Council (SLC), our latest SLC to launch in October, has carried out its first Lancashire-based project to increase the accessibility of our streets.
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Urgent call to address pavement parking danger
11 December 2023
In communities nationwide, the act of pavement parking poses a serious threat to safety. It significantly impacts those who are blind or partially sighted, parents with pushchairs, young children, wheelchair users, and those with mobility challenges.
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It belongs in a museum’ – Essex SLC event success
29 November 2023
Over 36 blind and partially sighted residents across Essex came together to learn more about audio description at Essex Sight Loss Council’s (SLC) ‘‘It belongs in a museum’ event last month.
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North Yorkshire SLC attend TIER’s acoustic alert pilot in York
27 November 2023
York blind and partially sighted residents in joined North Yorkshire Sight Loss Council last week at TIER’s acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS) pilot. This is the first time the alert has been heard outside of London.
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London SLCs attend 2023 CiTTi Awards
22 November 2023
London Sight Loss Councils have presented an award, and been nominated for two awards at the 2023 City Transport and Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Awards for their work to make our streets accessible.
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Sight Loss Council Communications Apprentice vacancy
22 November 2023
Thomas Pocklington Trust, a national charity dedicated to delivering positive change for blind and partially sighted people, has launched a new apprenticeship scheme. Due to a period of exciting growth, we are looking for a communications apprentice to support the work of our Sight Loss Councils.
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Northumberland SLC celebrates second birthday
14 November 2023
Northumberland Sight Loss Council has celebrated its second birthday and its work to create change for blind and partially sighted people across the region.
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Yorkshire and Humberside Let’s Get Active multi-sport taster event success
10 November 2023
Over 35 blind and partially sighted people attended our fully booked multi-sport taster event created by and for blind and partially sighted people in York on 3 November.
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The power of the Purple Pound
07 November 2023
Today, Sight Loss Councils are celebrating Purple Tuesday and the power of the ‘Purple Pound.’ This is part of their work to make retail and shopping more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
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New report highlights barriers to accessing transport
01 November 2023
Sight Loss Councils (SLC) and Thomas Pocklington Trust have launched a report that highlights the challenges blind and partially sighted (BPS) people face accessing transport. #MakeTransportAccessible report – PDF...
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Travelling blind: my rail journey as a blind passenger
01 November 2023
Sight Loss Council member, Steve, describes what a journey for a blind passenger is like and why making transport accessible is essential so blind and partially sighted people can maintain their independence.
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Sight Loss Councils welcome U-turn on ticket office closures
31 October 2023
Sight Loss Councils and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) are calling for a national government strategy to address inaccessible rail travel, following issues raised in the ticket office closure consultation.
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Launch of Lancashire Sight Loss Council
23 October 2023
This month saw the launch of Lancashire Sight Loss Council. It joins an expanding network of SLC across the country, which are due to roll out in Scotland in 2024.
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Rodney Powell Volunteer Awards: 2023 Winners
20 October 2023
Thomas Pocklington Trust presented the 2023 Rodney Powell Volunteer Awards at our annual Sight Loss Council volunteer conference on 7 October 2023.
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“The power of lived experience” – Sight Loss Council Conference 2023
20 October 2023
On 8 and 9 October, we held our third annual Sight Loss Council Volunteer Conference in Birmingham. The conference was supported by Navilens, and this year’s theme was ‘The Power of Lived Experience.’
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Beauty masterclass helps make retail accessible
16 October 2023
Blind and partially sighted (BPS) people in Greater Manchester were given the opportunity to gain some top tips on how to apply makeup and skincare at a beauty masterclass.
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Essex Sight Loss Council celebrates second birthday
29 September 2023
Essex Sight Loss Council is celebrating its second birthday and it’s work to create positive change for blind and partially sighted people.
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East Sussex SLC produce ‘Top Tips for Describing Art’ guide
25 September 2023
Art galleries, artists and museums across England are set to benefit from the launch of a describing art guide created by and for blind and partially sighted (BPS) people.
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Volunteer-led project to make health accessible for blind and partially sighted people: lessons learnt
15 September 2023
West of England Sight Loss Council developed a high impact partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust to make health accessible for blind and partially sighted (BPS) people.
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London SLCs and TfL partner to increase accessibility of transport
12 September 2023
London Sight Loss Councils have developed a partnership with Transport for London (TfL) to increase the accessibility of transport across the city.
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Manchester multi-sport taster event success
11 September 2023
Over 60 blind and partially sighted people attended our hugely successful Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council’s multi-sport taster event on 19 August.
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Stroud Town councillors walk blind in town centre
06 September 2023
Stroud Town councillors have been learning first-hand about the barriers which prevent the town centre being accessible for all.
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Launch of Sight Loss Councils in Scotland
23 August 2023
Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland are delighted to announce that, in partnership with Thomas Pocklington Trust, they are launching new Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.
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