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London Sight Loss Councils supported @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social today as they handed an inaccessible hospital letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

#SightLossCouncils are working to #MakeHealthAccessible for BPS people. An important moment to raise awareness on the importance of the AIS.
rnibcampaigns.bsky.social RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · Dec 2
Today, with @macularsociety.org, @mencap.bsky.social, RNID, @sensecharity.bsky.social, @signhealth.bsky.social and @pocklington.bsky.social, we delivered an inaccessible hospital letter for Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. #MyInfoMyWay
Photo of eighteen people stood outside of a glass fronted building. They are all holding a variety of placards in different colours, a mixture of yellow, pinks, and blues. Everyone has a serious expression.
December 2, 2024 at 4:07 PM
slcouncils.bsky.social
Happy Birthday to Sussex Sight Loss Council! 🎉 Celebrating four years of driving change, improving accessibility, and amplifying blind and partially sighted voices.

Want to get involved? Join us and help shape a more inclusive Sussex: https://bit.ly/3Ige7Ox

#SightLossCouncils #VisionForChange
Members of Sussex Sight Loss Council sit around a long wooden table, holding red Christmas crackers during a festive gathering
May 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
nickiguy.bsky.social
Last week, #SightLossCouncils & @pocklington.bsky.social attended the #CiTTiAwards2024 for our work with Govia Thameslink Railway on the AIRA app.

Sadly we didn't win on this occasion, but we're beyond proud of our partnership to #MakeTransportAccessible for blind & partially sighted people.
a portrait image of Nicki Guy, Dave Smith, Sam Leftwich and Guide Dog Lizzie, on the Red Carpet in front of a large sweeping staircase. Christmas Sam's support worker, Linda, Anthony Merlyn from GTR, Sam Leftwich, Engagement Manager for East England, Carl Martin, Accessibility Lead at GTR, Nicki Guy, Senior Engagement Manager (South), and Dave Smith, Engagement Manager for South East England, are sat around their large table at dinner, facing the camera and smiling. The room is lit up in purple and pink lights
December 2, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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We are proud with @pocklington.bsky.social to be runners-up in the ‘Personalisation of Care’ category at the Picker Experience Network Awards with @bhamcommunity.bsky.social! Huge thanks to our team & volunteers working to #MakeHealthAccessible 💙

#InclusiveHealthcare #SightLossCouncils
Louise and Alex from BCHT are stood smiling at the camera. Louise is holding a framed award as the runners up in the 'Personalisation of Care' category at hashtag #PEN25 and Alex is holding a purple poster with the same information. Behind them is an awards backdrop with picker experience network logos.
October 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
slcouncils.bsky.social
📰 Sight Loss Councils are published in Rail Professional!
We're sharing stories as blind & partially sighted rail passengers as part of @railway200.bsky.social 
📖 Read more: http://bit.ly/47MIKYO
#SightLossCouncils #AccessibleTravel #Railway200 #MakeTransportAccessible
Confidence on the Tracks - Rail Professional
Sight Loss Councils, led by blind and partially sighted (BPS) […]
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September 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Throughout the week, hear from SLC members about their volunteering experiences. Plus, stay tuned for the #RPAwards 2025 celebrations! #VolunteersWeek #Volunteering #SightLossCouncils
White promotional infographic with ‘Volunteers’ Week 2nd – 8th June 2025’ written in black, bold writing. The Volunteers’ Week branding of colourful stars and thick lines surrounds the text, with ‘#VolunteersWeek’ written in bold white writing inside a black rectangular text box.
June 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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🌟 Blind and partially sighted people are leading change through #SightLossCouncils. From transport to #healthcare and access to public spaces, we’re making communities more accessible. We’re also recruiting new volunteers in key regions: bit.ly/3Ige7Ox #VisionForChange #InclusionForAll #Volunteering
A group of male and female Sight Loss Council volunteers and Thomas Pocklington Trust Sight Loss Council staff at the 2025 Rodney Powell Awards for volunteering. They are standing indoors in a well-lit room, wearing medals around their necks and holding white canes, at the 2025 Rodney Powell Awards for volunteering. Two guide dogs, one golden and one German shepherd, are positioned at the front near their handlers. A presentation screen and seated attendees are visible in the background.
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
jackmoffat.bsky.social
Had a brilliant day with GoNorthEast delivering a sight loss awareness session.
Big thanks to the amazing drivers + staff who got stuck in 🙌
We’re building a future where public transport works for everyone. #Accessibility #SightLossCouncils #Inclusion
The image shows a group of people standing in front of a red bus with the label “Go North East” and license plate “YD70 CDZ”. There is also a green double-decker bus labeled “Angel” to the right. The group, which includes both men and women, appears to be composed of transportation or bus depot staff. Most of them are wearing high-visibility vests, and a few individuals are holding white canes, indicating that they may be visually impaired or involved in accessibility awareness or training. The setting seems to be outside a bus depot or garage. Everyone is standing on a pedestrian crossing, posing for the photo in front of the buses.
July 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
slcouncils.bsky.social
Are you #blind or #PartiallySighted? Join #London SLCs in #SouthEast & #SouthWestLondon! 🌟 We're recruiting new members, particularly those in Lambeth, Lewisham, & Richmond. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ige7Ox #SightLossCouncils #VisionForChange #JoinUs
Graphic with a dark blue background and the Sight Loss Councils’ circular emblem of light blue dots in the top right corner. It features a quote in light blue text that reads, “I believe in the power of peer support, and being a Sight Loss Council volunteer embodies this”. Below the quote, bold text says, “Steve, South-East London SLC volunteer”. In the bottom right corner, there is a small circular photo of Steve, a white middle-aged man with short dark hair and a beard.
March 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
jackmoffat.bsky.social
Great day at the Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival! 🙌
Volunteer Emma joined us at our stand to connect with businesses, share what we do, and highlight the importance of accessibility.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by! 👋
#InnovationFestival #SightLossCouncils #Inclusion #Accessibility
Photo Description: Two people are seated behind a table at an indoor event. On the left is a smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a striped shirt. On the right is a man with a beard wearing a white shirt and black cap. Behind them are three large banners. One bright blue banner says “BORN GOOD | Beyond Sight Loss.” Another banner is for “Sight Loss Councils” with a photo of a diverse group of blind and partially sighted people, including a guide dog. The third banner promotes IES (Integral Energy Solutions). On the table are leaflets, keyrings, cups, and a small suitcase displaying simulation glasses used for sight loss awareness.
July 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
nickiguy.bsky.social
Bin Day poses major challenges for blind & partially sighted pedestrians. Here's some of the obstacles I encountered on the school run.

#SightLossCouncils work with local authorities to raise awareness of these challenges, recently working with Wandsworth Council: Learn more: bit.ly/4hW7Ir2
Five black dustbins are on the pavement. Two have been placed on the left side of the pavement, while the remaining three are in the middle, preventing someone from navigating without having to step onto the road. Two bins have been placed on the right side of the pavement with a blue car parked on to the curve on the left, leaving a minimal path for someone to navigate the walkway. Two, small grey bins have been placed in the middle of the path, blocking the walkway.
January 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
slcouncils.bsky.social
Over the weekend we hit 2,000 followers on Facebook! 🎉

Thanks to everyone who’s joined our community so far. Not following yet? Every like, share, and comment helps us reach more people and make a bigger impact.

Follow us today! https://www.facebook.com/SightLossCouncils/
Graphic with a dark teal background and a white rectangle in the centre. Inside the rectangle, large light blue text reads ‘2k’ with smaller dark teal text above saying ‘Thank You’ and below saying ‘Followers’. At the bottom, the Sight Loss Councils logo appears with light blue circular dots in the top right and bottom left corners.
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🏅 Lancashire SLC’s Let’s Get Active: try new sports, meet others & share your journey, just like Mohammed! 🗓 Sat 18 Oct | 🕙 10am–4pm | 📍 Blackburn Central High School No experience needed - just come along & get involved. Book: http://bit.ly/458X2kM #SightLossCouncils #BlindCommunity
A white infographic displays a mix of black text. At the top in bold, black text, it reads, "Lancashire SLCs 'Let's Get Active'. Smaller black text, is encased in quotation marks that detail what the 'Let's Get Active' day entails and how it allows VI people to share advice with each other. The quote comes from "Mohammed, Chair of Blackburn Blind Sports Club" which is written in big, bold text at the bottom.
September 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
slcouncils.bsky.social
Last chance to apply! Applications close today 18 Aug for the Sight Loss Councils Co-ordinator role (Yorkshire & Humberside). Support #blind & #PartiallySighted volunteers driving change in their communities. Apply now 👉 f.mtr.cool/grlunmtdfn

#SightLossCouncils #Jobs #Inclusion #SLCoordinator
pocklington.bsky.social Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Aug 18
Applications close today for our Sight Loss Councils Co-ordinator role (Yorkshire & Humberside). If you want to support blind and partially sighted volunteers to influence change in their local communities, don’t miss this opportunity. Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/grlunmtdfn
Vacancy advert graphic with large bold text reading: “We’re Hiring!” To the right is a megaphone icon and the Thomas Pocklington Trust logo. Below, in bold, it says “Sight Loss Councils Co-ordinator (Yorkshire & Humberside)”. Smaller text lists: Location – Home-based, with travel across Yorkshire & Humberside; Salary – Up to £28,000; Permanent, full-time or part-time (up to 36 hours/week). A circular frame in the bottom right contains a smiling woman wearing smart business attire. A dark button
August 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Are you a #blind or #PartiallySighted #Lancashire resident? Join Lancashire Sight Loss Council to drive change, share your voice & shape services. 🌟 
🔗 www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk 

#SightLossCouncils #VisionForChange
White infographic with large black text that reads, “I joined Lancashire Sight Loss Council because I feel services should be accessible to partially sighted people. This is not always the case - we work to improve this.” - This is followed by smaller, bold black text at the bottom of the infographic that reads, "Michael, Lancashire SLC member". An image of Michael is presented in the bottom right corner of the infographic, while a piece of the SLC logo adorns the top right corner.
July 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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👁️ Big news for accessibility in healthcare! From 30 June, @england.nhs.uk launched a new Self-Assessment Framework for the Accessible Information Standard. A huge step forward to #MakeHealthAccessible & drive a #VisionForChange 💬 #SightLossCouncils #AIS
pocklington.bsky.social Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Jul 25
From 30 June, NHS providers must review and publish how they meet patients’ communication needs. We’re pleased this step will improve access. Visit our page to read more about the framework and what it means for our blind and partially sighted community: https://f.mtr.cool/rcsecqlzso
Self assessment information. Text reads: “Accessible information isn’t a favour. It’s a standard.” Below, it says: “You shouldn’t have to chase test results or miss appointments because of inaccessible letters. The NHS self-assessment framework is here to help change that.” The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo is at the top.
July 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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As featured on The Bristol Cable, West of England SLC highlights the impact of street obstacles. Volunteer Anela shared: “Sometimes you get a face full of bushes,” forcing her into the road. 🌿🛣️♿ Read more: bit.ly/4nthN1B #CutItBack #MakeStreetsAccessible #SightLossCouncils #VisionForChange
Looking at the world through the lens of empathy - The Bristol Cable
Jaldeep walks the streets with Bristol resident Anela Wood, who is blind, to understand how everyday streets become dangerous obstacle courses, from overgrown bushes to silent e-scooters. Through her ...
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July 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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As #VolunteersWeek 2025 ends, we thank our volunteers for all you do. Your support in advocating for #blind and #PartiallySighted people is invaluable. Well done! 👏 #SightLossCouncils #VisionForChange
White promotional infographic with ‘Thank You, Volunteers’ written in black, bold writing. The Volunteers’ Week branding of colourful stars surround the text, with ‘#VolunteersWeek’ written in bold white writing inside a black rectangular text box. The Volunteers’ Week logo is underneath.
June 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🎉 Happy 2nd Birthday to #SouthWestLondon Sight Loss Council (SLC)! 🎉 In two years, members have made incredible progress, addressing key issues, like safer streets and accessible public transport, in their communities. 🌟 #SightLossCouncils #VisionForChange #SouthWestLondon
Three SLC members dressed in winter clothing are standing in front of Battersea Power Station which has it's chimneys lit up in purple to commemorate Purple Tuesday. 16 people including, SW-London SLC members and Wandsworth Council's Road Safety and Engineering team, standing outside Wandsworth Town train station. Some members of Wandsworth Town Council are wearing sim-specs simulating various eye conditions.
March 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Sight Loss Councils Scotland (SLC’s) recently attended the Royal Garden Party hosted by the Royal family at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.

To find out more about the work we do, please visit ow.ly/cTJ750WjICY

#SightLossCouncils #InclusionScotland #HolyroodPalace
Group of five elegantly dressed people posing on a lawn in front of Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. In the photo is Callum, Steven, Emma, Maureen and Freda Two men, Callum and Steven, in traditional Scottish kilts and a woman, Maureen, in a patterned dress and white jacket stand on a grassy lawn during an outdoor event at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.
July 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM