News

25th September 2024

New Bus Driver Training Materials Created by Blind and Partially Sighted People

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18th September 2024

Launch of the Public Facing Pathway to Support Individuals with Sight Loss

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.

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5th September 2024

Eye Care Support Pathway Gains NHS Endorsement

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.

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6th August 2024

Hazardous Hedges Need Cutting Back Say Blind Residents

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.

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23rd July 2024

Sight Loss Charities Open New Get Set Progress Internships Initiative

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.

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18th July 2024

King’s Speech May Open Opportunities to Improve Accessibility of Health and Transport Services

Yesterday's King Speech, 17 July 2024, set out the priorities of the Government for the coming Parliamentary year.

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10th July 2024

10 Things to Tell Your MP to Capture in the King’s Speech 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.

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5th July 2024

New Government – Now We Need Action

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.

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2nd July 2024

General Election 2024 Voting: What You Need to Know on the Day

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.

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26th June 2024

The General Election Manifestos

Ahead of the 2024 General Election, we have looked at the main party manifestos for the key policies for blind and partially sighted voters.

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10th June 2024

Eyes on Equality – TPT Launches Manifesto for General Election

Ahead of the UK General Election, we are publishing our a manifesto setting out the top priorities for a new Government over its first 100 days, first year and first term.

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28th May 2024

New ‘Vision’ and Identity For Flourishing Partnership of Sight Loss Charities

The collective partnership of eight of the leading charities in the sight loss sector, known as the VI Charity Sector Partnership, has re-launched under a new identity of the ‘Vision Partnership’.

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