21st October 2024
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and Sight Loss Councils (SLC) have reported on key campaigns delivered from January 2023 – June 2024, as a result of what blind and partially sighted (BPS) people told us mattered in our nationwide survey in Listening Month 2022.
Read article You Said, We Did – Listening Month Update30th October 2024
London, 30 October 2024 – Chancellor Rachel Reeves today presented her first Autumn Budget for the new Government, outlining significant investments and reforms across various sectors. Here are the key highlights affecting blind and partially sighted individuals.
Find out more about 'Chancellor Reeves Unveils Autumn Budget: Key Impacts on Blind and Partially Sighted People'14th October 2024
A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment (APPG) has exposed the damaging effects of negative employer attitudes on employment rates for blind and partially sighted people. The findings show a long history of outdated views, misconceptions, and discrimination, leading to the exclusion of…
Find out more about 'Parliamentary Report Demands New Disability Employment Strategy to Get More V I People Into the Workforce'3rd October 2024
18th September 2024
The Public Facing Pathway aims to provide comprehensive support and information at each stage of a person’s sight loss journey, ensuring that no one feels isolated or unsupported.
Find out more about 'Launch of the Public Facing Pathway to Support Individuals with Sight Loss'5th September 2024
The new #EyeCarePathway - a framework developed by RNIB, Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and partners to support the transformation of eye care and eye services - has received ringing endorsement from NHS National Clinical Director for eye care at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Find out more about 'Eye Care Support Pathway Gains NHS Endorsement'6th August 2024
We are encouraging residents to cut back and report any trees, shrubs or hedges that overhang pavements to help keep them clear for blind and partially sighted pedestrians.
Find out more about 'Hazardous Hedges Need Cutting Back Say Blind Residents'23rd July 2024
TPT’s successful Get Set Progress Internship Programme in collaboration with The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is launching 30 new paid internship for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set Progress.
Find out more about 'Sight Loss Charities Open New Get Set Progress Internships Initiative'18th July 2024
Yesterday's King Speech, 17 July 2024, set out the priorities of the Government for the coming Parliamentary year.
Find out more about 'King’s Speech May Open Opportunities to Improve Accessibility of Health and Transport Services'10th July 2024
The King’s Speech on Wednesday 17 July will set out the new Government’s vision for the year ahead. You can help us to get our message across and change the world to blind and partially sighted people by writing to your new MP.
Find out more about '10 Things to Tell Your MP to Capture in the King’s Speech 2024'5th July 2024
The UK General Election has resulted in a new government - now it is time for them to act to improve the life chances of blind and partially sighted people everywhere.
Find out more about 'New Government – Now We Need Action'2nd July 2024
The following information helps ensure that you can exercise your right to vote independently and have your voice heard. On Thursday 4th July, the polls will open from 7am to 10pm.
Find out more about 'General Election 2024 Voting: What You Need to Know on the Day'
