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.
News
Read news and blogs from the SeeAbility team, many of whom have lived experience of learning disabilities, autism or sight loss.
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.
Special Schools Eye Care Service revived!
We are delighted to receive confirmation from the government that NHS sight tests will be on offer to all pupils in special schools from 2024/2025.
SeeAbility marks Volunteers’ Week 2023
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when SeeAbility will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we hope to encourage people to get involved in volunteering in whatever way works for them.
Special schools eye care: a parental perspective
After highlighting our survey of parents using the special schools eye care service, we’re very grateful for this blog from James Coney, who is dad to Charlie. Charlie has his eye tests in his special school.
Parents support ‘lifechanging’ eye care in special schools
SeeAbility has released the results of a satisfaction survey, showing overwhelming parental satisfaction with the special schools eye care service.
Over £1000 raised at quiz night!
Supporter Darcey hosted a quiz night with her cousin Roseanna to raise vital funds for the charity as part of their London Marathon fundraising.
Over £30,000 raised for SeeAbility at Optix Conference
Over £15,000 was raised for SeeAbility at the annual Optix conference, which was kindly matched by Optix to create a total of over £30,000.
SeeAbility to be the charity partner for Optix conference
We are delighted to have been chosen as the charity partner for the 2023 Optix conference.
SeeAbility features on Mr Tumble!
SeeAbility's Head of Eye Care and Vision, Lisa Donaldson, featured in a recent episode of children's TV show Mr Tumble, emphasising the importance of eye care.
Why support with sight is a human right
Hello I’m Scott Watkin BEM, Head of Engagement for SeeAbility and a self-advocate. A big report out today shows disabled people struggle around the world to get equal access to health. I am passionate about health equality and people with learning disabilities having the same rights as other people, as I feel we are always bottom of the pile. I’ve written this as I’m going to talk about one particular issue.