SeeAbility Charity Patron Amar Latif receives an OBE
SeeAbility Charity Patron Amar Latif has been recognised with an OBE for his work with his innovative company Traveleyes.
News
Read news and blogs from the SeeAbility team, many of whom have lived experience of learning disabilities, autism or sight loss.
The Gift of Movement Appeal - The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023
Many people take for granted the ability to move freely. This season, we shine a light on the joy of movement. Please consider giving the gift of movement.
No need for a blank slate: the role of orthoptists in special schools eye care
A guest blog from Louise Allen on the role of orthoptists in supporting the development of the NHS special schools eye care service.
Seeing it our way: a parent's perspective on special schools eye care proposals
Our colleague Aylee Richmond shares her very personal reason for making the special schools eye care service the best it can be for parents of children with learning disabilities, and her reaction to reading the detailed proposals for a national service.
Special schools eye care: let’s make sure this showstopper service has all the right ingredients
As the NHS engagement closes on what a new national special schools eye care service programme might look like, our Chief Executive Lisa Hopkins blogs on how vital it is this service provides children, parents and schools with the best care possible, with a link to our response.
Our 2023 Excellence Awards Winners
Every year, we celebrate the achievements of our outstanding colleagues, who champion people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss in dozens of lifechanging ways across our work.
Championing better eye care in London
A blog from Trevor Hunter, SeeAbility's Eye Care Pathway Coordinator, on the new Easy Eye Care Pathway in South East London.
The long and winding road
Serendipity and my involvement in eye care for people with learning disabilities: A blog from our outgoing chairman.
Reflections on a long journey
Outgoing SeeAbility chair Gordon Ilett reflects on his part in improving eye care for people with learning disabilities
New Easy Eye Care Service goes live in South East London!
We’re excited to announce a fantastic new eye care service for people in South East London who have learning disabilities and/or who are autistic.
Consultation on special schools eye care: SeeAbility calls to keep it child, parent and school friendly
After the fantastic news in June that the government and NHS England has committed to rollout a programme of eye care in all special schools from April 2024, the NHS England consultation which had been expected has been published, along with its commissioned evaluation.
Gordon and Moggie’s 1,000 mile farewell to SeeAbility
SeeAbility Chairman Gordon Ilett is making a 1,000 mile tour of SeeAbility locations across southern England to mark the end of his term as chairman.