Sight Loss Councils
@slcouncils.bsky.social
Sight Loss Councils are groups of blind & partially sighted people working to drive transformative change & raise awareness across the UK. #VisionForChange
“I was a person who was blind but not a blind person. But I grew ready, there was no choice of course. Time made me.”
February is #RPAwarenessMonth. This month, we’re sharing stories that show the many ways RP shapes people’s lives.
Read Liam’s story here: https://bit.ly/3Zh6I90
February is #RPAwarenessMonth. This month, we’re sharing stories that show the many ways RP shapes people’s lives.
Read Liam’s story here: https://bit.ly/3Zh6I90
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
“I was a person who was blind but not a blind person. But I grew ready, there was no choice of course. Time made me.”
February is #RPAwarenessMonth. This month, we’re sharing stories that show the many ways RP shapes people’s lives.
Read Liam’s story here: https://bit.ly/3Zh6I90
February is #RPAwarenessMonth. This month, we’re sharing stories that show the many ways RP shapes people’s lives.
Read Liam’s story here: https://bit.ly/3Zh6I90
🚍 Big news!
We’re proud to share that Guide Dogs UK and Thomas Pocklington Trust are joining forces to expand our free vision impairment awareness training for bus and coach drivers across the UK - shaped by lived experience and driving more inclusive travel
Read more 👉https://bit.ly/463C46N
We’re proud to share that Guide Dogs UK and Thomas Pocklington Trust are joining forces to expand our free vision impairment awareness training for bus and coach drivers across the UK - shaped by lived experience and driving more inclusive travel
Read more 👉https://bit.ly/463C46N
Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust join forces to make bus travel more accessible
Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust have joined together to provide free vision impairment awareness training for bus and coach drivers.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🚍 Big news!
We’re proud to share that Guide Dogs UK and Thomas Pocklington Trust are joining forces to expand our free vision impairment awareness training for bus and coach drivers across the UK - shaped by lived experience and driving more inclusive travel
Read more 👉https://bit.ly/463C46N
We’re proud to share that Guide Dogs UK and Thomas Pocklington Trust are joining forces to expand our free vision impairment awareness training for bus and coach drivers across the UK - shaped by lived experience and driving more inclusive travel
Read more 👉https://bit.ly/463C46N
Earlier this week, our colleagues in the North East delivered vision awareness training with drivers from Go North East, sharing practical skills to better support blind and partially sighted passengers.
More exciting news on how this work is growing… this afternoon 👀 Stay tuned!
More exciting news on how this work is growing… this afternoon 👀 Stay tuned!
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Earlier this week, our colleagues in the North East delivered vision awareness training with drivers from Go North East, sharing practical skills to better support blind and partially sighted passengers.
More exciting news on how this work is growing… this afternoon 👀 Stay tuned!
More exciting news on how this work is growing… this afternoon 👀 Stay tuned!
We’re thrilled to launch Sight Loss Council Cymru today!
This two-year pilot gives blind and partially sighted people across Wales a platform to share experiences, influence decisions, and shape services.
Read more about this historic moment: https://bit.ly/461ZgCo #SightLossCouncilsCymru
This two-year pilot gives blind and partially sighted people across Wales a platform to share experiences, influence decisions, and shape services.
Read more about this historic moment: https://bit.ly/461ZgCo #SightLossCouncilsCymru
February 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
We’re thrilled to launch Sight Loss Council Cymru today!
This two-year pilot gives blind and partially sighted people across Wales a platform to share experiences, influence decisions, and shape services.
Read more about this historic moment: https://bit.ly/461ZgCo #SightLossCouncilsCymru
This two-year pilot gives blind and partially sighted people across Wales a platform to share experiences, influence decisions, and shape services.
Read more about this historic moment: https://bit.ly/461ZgCo #SightLossCouncilsCymru
“This should be part of induction for all staff who work on streets.”
This week, Merseyside SLC joined Liverpool City Council’s Design & Highways teams for a simulation walk, highlighting the real impact of street design on people with sight loss - and why inclusive design must come first.
This week, Merseyside SLC joined Liverpool City Council’s Design & Highways teams for a simulation walk, highlighting the real impact of street design on people with sight loss - and why inclusive design must come first.
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
“This should be part of induction for all staff who work on streets.”
This week, Merseyside SLC joined Liverpool City Council’s Design & Highways teams for a simulation walk, highlighting the real impact of street design on people with sight loss - and why inclusive design must come first.
This week, Merseyside SLC joined Liverpool City Council’s Design & Highways teams for a simulation walk, highlighting the real impact of street design on people with sight loss - and why inclusive design must come first.
Past Rodney Powell Award winners say recognition truly matters — from boosting confidence to validating the impact of their work. If an SLC or Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteer has made a difference, your nomination could mean more than you realise.
Nominate by 28 Feb 2026: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
Nominate by 28 Feb 2026: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Past Rodney Powell Award winners say recognition truly matters — from boosting confidence to validating the impact of their work. If an SLC or Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteer has made a difference, your nomination could mean more than you realise.
Nominate by 28 Feb 2026: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
Nominate by 28 Feb 2026: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
A new bus shelter has launched in Essex, shaped by the lived experience of blind and partially sighted passengers. Developed with Bauer Media Outdoor and SLC volunteers from Essex, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3O7Qeh1
Read more: https://bit.ly/3O7Qeh1
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A new bus shelter has launched in Essex, shaped by the lived experience of blind and partially sighted passengers. Developed with Bauer Media Outdoor and SLC volunteers from Essex, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3O7Qeh1
Read more: https://bit.ly/3O7Qeh1
Celebrating five years of Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Sight Loss Council! Since 2021, volunteers have driven real change across transport, leisure, health and the built environment, improving accessibility for blind and partially sighted people across the region.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aut10e
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aut10e
February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Celebrating five years of Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Sight Loss Council! Since 2021, volunteers have driven real change across transport, leisure, health and the built environment, improving accessibility for blind and partially sighted people across the region.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aut10e
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aut10e
February is Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month. In this powerful personal essay, Liam O’Carroll reflects on living with RP, exploring vision, identity and creativity - and reminding us that RP is not one story, but many. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zh6I90
#RPAwarenessMonth #RetinitisPigmentosa
#RPAwarenessMonth #RetinitisPigmentosa
February 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM
February is Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month. In this powerful personal essay, Liam O’Carroll reflects on living with RP, exploring vision, identity and creativity - and reminding us that RP is not one story, but many. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zh6I90
#RPAwarenessMonth #RetinitisPigmentosa
#RPAwarenessMonth #RetinitisPigmentosa
Following the success of last year's 'Try a Train' events, London SLCs are joining forces with Govia Thameslink Railway to help blind and partially sighted people travel with confidence.
⏰ 10am | 📅 13 March | 📍 King’s Cross
More details and booking via the link: https://bit.ly/3ZKrv4T
⏰ 10am | 📅 13 March | 📍 King’s Cross
More details and booking via the link: https://bit.ly/3ZKrv4T
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Following the success of last year's 'Try a Train' events, London SLCs are joining forces with Govia Thameslink Railway to help blind and partially sighted people travel with confidence.
⏰ 10am | 📅 13 March | 📍 King’s Cross
More details and booking via the link: https://bit.ly/3ZKrv4T
⏰ 10am | 📅 13 March | 📍 King’s Cross
More details and booking via the link: https://bit.ly/3ZKrv4T
Recognition shows every effort counts ✨
Volunteers don’t always see their impact - but it’s real and lasting. If a Sight Loss Council or Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteer has made a difference, nominate them for this year's #RodneyPowellAwards by 28 Feb:
👉 https://bit.ly/4pOay42
Volunteers don’t always see their impact - but it’s real and lasting. If a Sight Loss Council or Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteer has made a difference, nominate them for this year's #RodneyPowellAwards by 28 Feb:
👉 https://bit.ly/4pOay42
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Recognition shows every effort counts ✨
Volunteers don’t always see their impact - but it’s real and lasting. If a Sight Loss Council or Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteer has made a difference, nominate them for this year's #RodneyPowellAwards by 28 Feb:
👉 https://bit.ly/4pOay42
Volunteers don’t always see their impact - but it’s real and lasting. If a Sight Loss Council or Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteer has made a difference, nominate them for this year's #RodneyPowellAwards by 28 Feb:
👉 https://bit.ly/4pOay42
'Do You See What I See?', a new exhibition by Essex Sight Loss Council, is now open at Great Yarmouth train station.
It build on a project shown at Norwich at Colchester, using art to share the lived experiences of blind & partially sighted people.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4byrGYm
It build on a project shown at Norwich at Colchester, using art to share the lived experiences of blind & partially sighted people.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4byrGYm
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
'Do You See What I See?', a new exhibition by Essex Sight Loss Council, is now open at Great Yarmouth train station.
It build on a project shown at Norwich at Colchester, using art to share the lived experiences of blind & partially sighted people.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4byrGYm
It build on a project shown at Norwich at Colchester, using art to share the lived experiences of blind & partially sighted people.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4byrGYm
London Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) have joined forces with Voi to remind riders to end journeys thoughtfully and keep streets safe for blind and partially sighted people.
“Our message raises awareness about keeping pavements safe.” — Haren Thillainathan
Read more: https://bit.ly/4rnnXBu
“Our message raises awareness about keeping pavements safe.” — Haren Thillainathan
Read more: https://bit.ly/4rnnXBu
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
London Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) have joined forces with Voi to remind riders to end journeys thoughtfully and keep streets safe for blind and partially sighted people.
“Our message raises awareness about keeping pavements safe.” — Haren Thillainathan
Read more: https://bit.ly/4rnnXBu
“Our message raises awareness about keeping pavements safe.” — Haren Thillainathan
Read more: https://bit.ly/4rnnXBu
A huge well done to our Lancashire Sight Loss Council team for engaging 300 first-year medical students in one session 👏
Starting these conversations early helps future doctors better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted people.
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibilityMatters
Starting these conversations early helps future doctors better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted people.
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibilityMatters
January 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM
A huge well done to our Lancashire Sight Loss Council team for engaging 300 first-year medical students in one session 👏
Starting these conversations early helps future doctors better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted people.
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibilityMatters
Starting these conversations early helps future doctors better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted people.
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibilityMatters
Celebrating five years of impact in the North East! 🎉
Tyne & Wear Sight Loss Council marks its 5th birthday, championing accessibility across transport, sport, leisure, and public spaces.
Read more about their achievements and how to get involved: https://bit.ly/4k3OaCA
Tyne & Wear Sight Loss Council marks its 5th birthday, championing accessibility across transport, sport, leisure, and public spaces.
Read more about their achievements and how to get involved: https://bit.ly/4k3OaCA
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Celebrating five years of impact in the North East! 🎉
Tyne & Wear Sight Loss Council marks its 5th birthday, championing accessibility across transport, sport, leisure, and public spaces.
Read more about their achievements and how to get involved: https://bit.ly/4k3OaCA
Tyne & Wear Sight Loss Council marks its 5th birthday, championing accessibility across transport, sport, leisure, and public spaces.
Read more about their achievements and how to get involved: https://bit.ly/4k3OaCA
🏆 Rodney Powell Awards 2026 🏆
Know a volunteer or campaign making a difference? Nominations are open for Volunteer of the Year, Local & National Campaigns, and Outstanding Contributions.
Nominations close 28 Feb 2026 — nominate now: bit.ly/4pOay42
#RodneyPowellAwards #MakeADifference
Know a volunteer or campaign making a difference? Nominations are open for Volunteer of the Year, Local & National Campaigns, and Outstanding Contributions.
Nominations close 28 Feb 2026 — nominate now: bit.ly/4pOay42
#RodneyPowellAwards #MakeADifference
January 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
🏆 Rodney Powell Awards 2026 🏆
Know a volunteer or campaign making a difference? Nominations are open for Volunteer of the Year, Local & National Campaigns, and Outstanding Contributions.
Nominations close 28 Feb 2026 — nominate now: bit.ly/4pOay42
#RodneyPowellAwards #MakeADifference
Know a volunteer or campaign making a difference? Nominations are open for Volunteer of the Year, Local & National Campaigns, and Outstanding Contributions.
Nominations close 28 Feb 2026 — nominate now: bit.ly/4pOay42
#RodneyPowellAwards #MakeADifference
West of England Sight Loss Council and North Bristol NHS Trust have worked together to review the experiences of blind and partially sighted people using hospital services.
The audit shows progress and clear priorities for improving accessibility.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LQNN1G
The audit shows progress and clear priorities for improving accessibility.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LQNN1G
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
West of England Sight Loss Council and North Bristol NHS Trust have worked together to review the experiences of blind and partially sighted people using hospital services.
The audit shows progress and clear priorities for improving accessibility.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LQNN1G
The audit shows progress and clear priorities for improving accessibility.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LQNN1G
Our SLC teams in Hampshire and SE London recently ran simulation walks with local councils, exploring how blind and partially sighted people navigate crossings, street furniture, scaffolding, bus stops, and other everyday obstacles - highlighting the real-world accessibility challenges many face.
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Our SLC teams in Hampshire and SE London recently ran simulation walks with local councils, exploring how blind and partially sighted people navigate crossings, street furniture, scaffolding, bus stops, and other everyday obstacles - highlighting the real-world accessibility challenges many face.
If you support or know a blind or partially sighted student, @pocklington.bsky.social has a useful resource you might want to share.
'Through Our Eyes' is a podcast by blind and partially sighted students, talking about their experiences of student life and higher education.
More details below 👇
'Through Our Eyes' is a podcast by blind and partially sighted students, talking about their experiences of student life and higher education.
More details below 👇
How are your new year's resolutions looking? Don't worry, we're not judging! Here's a resolution you can keep, subscribe to Through Our Eyes, a podcast by and for blind and partially sighted students.
Listen now: https://thomaspocklingtontrust.podbean.com/
#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents
Listen now: https://thomaspocklingtontrust.podbean.com/
#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents
January 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
If you support or know a blind or partially sighted student, @pocklington.bsky.social has a useful resource you might want to share.
'Through Our Eyes' is a podcast by blind and partially sighted students, talking about their experiences of student life and higher education.
More details below 👇
'Through Our Eyes' is a podcast by blind and partially sighted students, talking about their experiences of student life and higher education.
More details below 👇
🚍 Celebrating accessible travel in the North East!
Tyne & Wear SLC helped shape Go North East’s Go Electric buses. Engagement Manager Jack and volunteer Darren were impressed with how their feedback has been taken on board, from colour-contrasting seats to bus driver training. #InclusiveTravel
Tyne & Wear SLC helped shape Go North East’s Go Electric buses. Engagement Manager Jack and volunteer Darren were impressed with how their feedback has been taken on board, from colour-contrasting seats to bus driver training. #InclusiveTravel
January 22, 2026 at 12:49 PM
🚍 Celebrating accessible travel in the North East!
Tyne & Wear SLC helped shape Go North East’s Go Electric buses. Engagement Manager Jack and volunteer Darren were impressed with how their feedback has been taken on board, from colour-contrasting seats to bus driver training. #InclusiveTravel
Tyne & Wear SLC helped shape Go North East’s Go Electric buses. Engagement Manager Jack and volunteer Darren were impressed with how their feedback has been taken on board, from colour-contrasting seats to bus driver training. #InclusiveTravel
Nominations are OPEN for the Rodney Powell Awards 2026! 🎉
Celebrate SLC & Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteers making a real difference for blind and partially sighted people across the UK!
Deadline: 28 Feb | Winners announced: 6 June
Nominate today: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
Celebrate SLC & Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteers making a real difference for blind and partially sighted people across the UK!
Deadline: 28 Feb | Winners announced: 6 June
Nominate today: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
January 21, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Nominations are OPEN for the Rodney Powell Awards 2026! 🎉
Celebrate SLC & Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteers making a real difference for blind and partially sighted people across the UK!
Deadline: 28 Feb | Winners announced: 6 June
Nominate today: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
Celebrate SLC & Thomas Pocklington Trust volunteers making a real difference for blind and partially sighted people across the UK!
Deadline: 28 Feb | Winners announced: 6 June
Nominate today: https://bit.ly/4pOay42
68 trainee doctors at Edge Hill University learned from Merseyside Sight Loss Council, and volunteers Mike and Mick about the realities of sight loss - and why awareness is vital for healthcare professionals.
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibleHealth
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibleHealth
January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
68 trainee doctors at Edge Hill University learned from Merseyside Sight Loss Council, and volunteers Mike and Mick about the realities of sight loss - and why awareness is vital for healthcare professionals.
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibleHealth
#MakeHealthAccessible #AccessibleHealth
⭐ Essex Sight Loss Council has been shortlisted for the Most Enhanced Railway Spaces Award at the Community Rail Awards 2026 for its Do You See What I See? exhibition with Greater Anglia.
📰 News story: https://bit.ly/45F0Dqo
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/4hCGQeh
📰 News story: https://bit.ly/45F0Dqo
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/4hCGQeh
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
⭐ Essex Sight Loss Council has been shortlisted for the Most Enhanced Railway Spaces Award at the Community Rail Awards 2026 for its Do You See What I See? exhibition with Greater Anglia.
📰 News story: https://bit.ly/45F0Dqo
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/4hCGQeh
📰 News story: https://bit.ly/45F0Dqo
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/4hCGQeh
“On a daily basis, if you go out, you’re never sure what you’ll come across.”
On Friday, Rachael spoke to the BBC about the dangers of pavement parking for blind & partially sighted people. Did you catch her on TV or radio? 👉
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2w9llgj15o
On Friday, Rachael spoke to the BBC about the dangers of pavement parking for blind & partially sighted people. Did you catch her on TV or radio? 👉
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2w9llgj15o
'Cars parking on pavements are leaving us in danger'
Angry residents in areas where parked cars are causing a menace say the problem has become "scary".
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“On a daily basis, if you go out, you’re never sure what you’ll come across.”
On Friday, Rachael spoke to the BBC about the dangers of pavement parking for blind & partially sighted people. Did you catch her on TV or radio? 👉
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2w9llgj15o
On Friday, Rachael spoke to the BBC about the dangers of pavement parking for blind & partially sighted people. Did you catch her on TV or radio? 👉
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2w9llgj15o
New year, new goal? 🎯
Use your lived experience to make a difference! SLCs are recruiting blind & partially sighted volunteers in Sussex, Hampshire, London, Swindon, Essex, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Cumbria & South/West Yorkshire.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Ige7Ox
Use your lived experience to make a difference! SLCs are recruiting blind & partially sighted volunteers in Sussex, Hampshire, London, Swindon, Essex, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Cumbria & South/West Yorkshire.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Ige7Ox
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
New year, new goal? 🎯
Use your lived experience to make a difference! SLCs are recruiting blind & partially sighted volunteers in Sussex, Hampshire, London, Swindon, Essex, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Cumbria & South/West Yorkshire.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Ige7Ox
Use your lived experience to make a difference! SLCs are recruiting blind & partially sighted volunteers in Sussex, Hampshire, London, Swindon, Essex, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Cumbria & South/West Yorkshire.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Ige7Ox