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Read news and blogs from the SeeAbility team, many of whom have lived experience of learning disabilities, autism or sight loss.

No more tears and fears: why eye care works so well in special schools

21 November 2022

“Now I don’t have the stress or guilt of forcing Jeremy to go to hospital, or taking him out of school for his appointments. It’s not fair for the NHS to introduce a Service then leave its future hanging in the balance.”

What we have learnt: how special schools have embraced eye care

21 November 2022

Two special school leaders talk of how bringing eye care into special schools has been made such a difference for their pupils, with children now being able to make the most of their special education.

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No looking back: how eye care has transformed our children’s lives

21 November 2022

Parents have been sharing their views on how the Service has helped overcome the challenges of getting suitably adjusted eye care, with some children being able to see properly for the first time in their special education. With the future of the Service uncertain, it is important that parents voices are heard.

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SeeAbility Christmas Concert returns!

11 November 2022

Join us for a magical evening of festivities, fundraising and entertainment at the Leatherhead Theatre to help raise funds for SeeAbility this Christmas!

Anthropy: A launchpad for change. 2nd-4th November

SeeAbility to join Anthropy event as official accessibility partner

28 October 2022

SeeAbility has joined Anthropy, a brand-new event bringing together the nation’s leaders and influencers to help build back from the Covid-19 period, as one of its official accessibility partners. Anthropy will take place across three days from 2-4 November at the renowned Eden Project in Cornwall.

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester meets Beatrix

An evening at Buckingham Palace

13 October 2022

In October we were lucky enough to hold a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester.

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Celebrating our last five years

26 September 2022

This week we unveil our new strategy for 2022-2027 and we're so excited to share all our exciting and ambitious plans for the future. But we're also so proud of what we've achieved in the last five year strategy. The last five years have taught us that, even in the face of extreme challenges, we can all achieve great things, both personally and across the charity.

Eye Health Week: Starting a new pathway

20 September 2022

My name is Grace and I work for SeeAbility. This week is National Eye Health Week and I want to tell you why eye care is so important to me.

Eye Health Week: Getting a sight test

20 September 2022

Having an eye test is something I never got round to doing. I didn’t think it was important especially as I thought my eyes were fine. But since joining SeeAbility in 2019, when I was 19 years old, I learnt how important having an eye test was and especially as I’m promoting eye care, I needed the experience for myself.

Eye Health Week: Accessing the right eye care

20 September 2022

As this is National Eye Health Week, I want to tell you why eye care is important to me and why it matters for everyone who has a learning disability.

Eye Health Week: Explaining the Easy Eye Care service

20 September 2022

The Easy Eye Care service lets people have longer eye tests or several shorter appointments if they need them with local opticians who have had special training.

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Eye Health Week: Focusing in on eye care for children with learning disabilities

20 September 2022

Today for National Eye Health Week the theme is Kids' Vision. It’s a great chance to highlight the vital importance of supporting children with learning disabilities, who are 28 times more likely to have a sight problem than other children, but much less likely to get the eye care they need.