@donnamob.bsky.social
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Summer, who is part of our Listen Up! Team, chatted with Lewes MP @jamesmacleary.bsky.social about what people with disabilities should know about MPs and parliament.
Watch her podcast to find out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69sTjc0Rhdg
Watch her podcast to find out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69sTjc0Rhdg
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Summer, who is part of our Listen Up! Team, chatted with Lewes MP @jamesmacleary.bsky.social about what people with disabilities should know about MPs and parliament.
Watch her podcast to find out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69sTjc0Rhdg
Watch her podcast to find out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69sTjc0Rhdg
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The problems blind and partially sighted people experience when out walking are all set out in this new research by RNIB.
There are solutions too in this thorough report – why not get in touch with your local councillor and share this with them?
Read more 👇
There are solutions too in this thorough report – why not get in touch with your local councillor and share this with them?
Read more 👇
🧵Cars parked on the pavement, pavement cracks, street obstacles like bin bags, overhanging branches, and electric bikes and e-scooters.
There are an increasing number of obstacles which can stop blind and partially sighted people from walking around safely and confidently. 1/3
There are an increasing number of obstacles which can stop blind and partially sighted people from walking around safely and confidently. 1/3
September 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The problems blind and partially sighted people experience when out walking are all set out in this new research by RNIB.
There are solutions too in this thorough report – why not get in touch with your local councillor and share this with them?
Read more 👇
There are solutions too in this thorough report – why not get in touch with your local councillor and share this with them?
Read more 👇
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Responding to the publication of the delayed LeDeR report on lives and deaths of people with learning disabilities, Scott Watkin, our Head of Engagement says:
“The shocking statistics are proof, if any were needed, that NHS 10 year plan has to get real...
“The shocking statistics are proof, if any were needed, that NHS 10 year plan has to get real...
September 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Responding to the publication of the delayed LeDeR report on lives and deaths of people with learning disabilities, Scott Watkin, our Head of Engagement says:
“The shocking statistics are proof, if any were needed, that NHS 10 year plan has to get real...
“The shocking statistics are proof, if any were needed, that NHS 10 year plan has to get real...
Lovely to see this in a NHS newsletter, the eye care service in special schools getting a write up it deserves after the battle to save it www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-y...
NHS England — North East and Yorkshire » Seeing the Potential – the Special Schools Eyecare Service
NHS England — North East and Yorkshire » Seeing the Potential – the Special Schools Eyecare Service
www.england.nhs.uk
July 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Lovely to see this in a NHS newsletter, the eye care service in special schools getting a write up it deserves after the battle to save it www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-y...
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Scott Watkin BEM, our Head of Engagement warns:
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
We are being forgotten: Is the NHS planning to ignore people with learning disabilities?
Scott Watkin BEM, who has lived experience of learning disability, is determined to ensure the new NHS 10 year plan includes people with learning disabilities. He gives reaction to the news that the N...
www.seeability.org
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Scott Watkin BEM, our Head of Engagement warns:
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
“The NHS 10 year plan must tackle awful health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and not leave us bottom of the pile...
www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...
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Yesterday the NHS 10 year plan was published.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Yesterday the NHS 10 year plan was published.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
Proposals to make healthcare local & preventative are welcome, as are plans to make eye care more accessible.
But it comes without a much needed social care plan & there is no distinct policy for people with learning disabilities, unlike past plans.
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Thank you @shockatadam.bsky.social (who is also a practising optometrist) for visiting our special schools eye care service.
We spoke about eye care, children with SEND and health inequalities, and how this service has helped transform lives.
Thanks for supporting an #EqualRightToSight!
We spoke about eye care, children with SEND and health inequalities, and how this service has helped transform lives.
Thanks for supporting an #EqualRightToSight!
July 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Thank you @shockatadam.bsky.social (who is also a practising optometrist) for visiting our special schools eye care service.
We spoke about eye care, children with SEND and health inequalities, and how this service has helped transform lives.
Thanks for supporting an #EqualRightToSight!
We spoke about eye care, children with SEND and health inequalities, and how this service has helped transform lives.
Thanks for supporting an #EqualRightToSight!
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Scott Watkin BEM shares how changes to PIP could impact him and many others.
“It scares me to think what my life will look like when the new PIP plans come into place”
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
“It scares me to think what my life will look like when the new PIP plans come into place”
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
June 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Scott Watkin BEM shares how changes to PIP could impact him and many others.
“It scares me to think what my life will look like when the new PIP plans come into place”
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
“It scares me to think what my life will look like when the new PIP plans come into place”
https://www.seeability.org/news/I-cant-afford-to-lose-PIP?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
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Heather House won a national nursing award for its work supporting young people with Batten disease – the only home of its kind in the UK.
On #InternationalBattenDiseaseAwarenessDay, we’re proud to celebrate this brilliant team.
On #InternationalBattenDiseaseAwarenessDay, we’re proud to celebrate this brilliant team.
June 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Heather House won a national nursing award for its work supporting young people with Batten disease – the only home of its kind in the UK.
On #InternationalBattenDiseaseAwarenessDay, we’re proud to celebrate this brilliant team.
On #InternationalBattenDiseaseAwarenessDay, we’re proud to celebrate this brilliant team.
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Social care holds people, communities and the economy together in so many ways. The government needs to recognise this vital public service & stop piling on the pressure and costs.
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite
May 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Social care holds people, communities and the economy together in so many ways. The government needs to recognise this vital public service & stop piling on the pressure and costs.
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite
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Without a proper plan for recruitment & retention of the social care workforce, announcements like this just put more pressure, worry and concern on a struggling sector.
There are 131,000 vacancies in social care – almost 10% of the workforce. Overseas workers are vital.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
There are 131,000 vacancies in social care – almost 10% of the workforce. Overseas workers are vital.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Overseas recruitment for care workers to end
International recruitment for care workers will end under plans announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
www.gov.uk
May 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Without a proper plan for recruitment & retention of the social care workforce, announcements like this just put more pressure, worry and concern on a struggling sector.
There are 131,000 vacancies in social care – almost 10% of the workforce. Overseas workers are vital.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
There are 131,000 vacancies in social care – almost 10% of the workforce. Overseas workers are vital.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Our Eye Care Champions visited the Bexley Beyond Words reading group to share the book Looking After My Eyes.
We loved being a part of sharing this book!
https://www.seeability.org/news/Bexley-Books-Beyond-Words?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare
We loved being a part of sharing this book!
https://www.seeability.org/news/Bexley-Books-Beyond-Words?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare
May 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Our Eye Care Champions visited the Bexley Beyond Words reading group to share the book Looking After My Eyes.
We loved being a part of sharing this book!
https://www.seeability.org/news/Bexley-Books-Beyond-Words?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare
We loved being a part of sharing this book!
https://www.seeability.org/news/Bexley-Books-Beyond-Words?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare
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Worth watching back today's Work & Pensions Committee sessions on government plans for cuts to disability benefits
Great contributions from @jamestaylor2.bsky.social @ellenclifford.bsky.social @benjaminbarr.bsky.social & @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social among others committees.parliament.uk/event/24100/...
Great contributions from @jamestaylor2.bsky.social @ellenclifford.bsky.social @benjaminbarr.bsky.social & @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social among others committees.parliament.uk/event/24100/...
7 May 2025 - Get Britain Working: Pathways to Work - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
09:00 - The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
committees.parliament.uk
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Worth watching back today's Work & Pensions Committee sessions on government plans for cuts to disability benefits
Great contributions from @jamestaylor2.bsky.social @ellenclifford.bsky.social @benjaminbarr.bsky.social & @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social among others committees.parliament.uk/event/24100/...
Great contributions from @jamestaylor2.bsky.social @ellenclifford.bsky.social @benjaminbarr.bsky.social & @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social among others committees.parliament.uk/event/24100/...
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Has this government lost the plot why are they disabling people more how can they keep cutting access to work and pip do they really know what there doing do they realise they are disabling further from society instead of enabling us
May 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Has this government lost the plot why are they disabling people more how can they keep cutting access to work and pip do they really know what there doing do they realise they are disabling further from society instead of enabling us
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In 2021 we worked with parents & @england.nhs.uk on an eye care guide for parents of children with learning disabilities and autism.
Children with learning disabilities are 28x more likely to have a sight problem, so this helps them access the eye care they need www.seeability.org/resources/pa...
Children with learning disabilities are 28x more likely to have a sight problem, so this helps them access the eye care they need www.seeability.org/resources/pa...
A parents’ guide to eye care
NHS England have also worked with SeeAbility, Contact and the National Deaf Children’s Society to produce a series of 3 guides for families.
www.seeability.org
May 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
In 2021 we worked with parents & @england.nhs.uk on an eye care guide for parents of children with learning disabilities and autism.
Children with learning disabilities are 28x more likely to have a sight problem, so this helps them access the eye care they need www.seeability.org/resources/pa...
Children with learning disabilities are 28x more likely to have a sight problem, so this helps them access the eye care they need www.seeability.org/resources/pa...
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A massive thank you to all our runners at the London Marathon and everyone who came to cheer them on! 🥳
What an inspiring achievement!
#LondonMarathon #Marathon
What an inspiring achievement!
#LondonMarathon #Marathon
April 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A massive thank you to all our runners at the London Marathon and everyone who came to cheer them on! 🥳
What an inspiring achievement!
#LondonMarathon #Marathon
What an inspiring achievement!
#LondonMarathon #Marathon
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Join the award-winning team at Heather House in Tadley, Hampshire!
We have numerous positions available: Make a real difference and apply today:
careers.seeability.org/vacancies/va...
We have numerous positions available: Make a real difference and apply today:
careers.seeability.org/vacancies/va...
April 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Join the award-winning team at Heather House in Tadley, Hampshire!
We have numerous positions available: Make a real difference and apply today:
careers.seeability.org/vacancies/va...
We have numerous positions available: Make a real difference and apply today:
careers.seeability.org/vacancies/va...
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1/ 🔒 @theindependent.bsky.social highlights Sarah's story. She is one of 2,025 people with a learning disability and/or autistic people locked away in mental health hospitals, many of whom are there due to a lack of the right community support not because they need inpatient mental health treatment.
April 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
1/ 🔒 @theindependent.bsky.social highlights Sarah's story. She is one of 2,025 people with a learning disability and/or autistic people locked away in mental health hospitals, many of whom are there due to a lack of the right community support not because they need inpatient mental health treatment.
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A new report from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social shows the cost is stopping many on low incomes getting the support they need.
Disabled people are affected even more, made worse by underfunded NHS sight tests and vouchers.
Read more 👉 www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-04...
Disabled people are affected even more, made worse by underfunded NHS sight tests and vouchers.
Read more 👉 www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-04...
Eye care costs a barrier for people on low incomes
New research reveals costs of additional eye care services are likely to deter some people from visiting opticians altogether.
www.healthwatch.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A new report from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social shows the cost is stopping many on low incomes getting the support they need.
Disabled people are affected even more, made worse by underfunded NHS sight tests and vouchers.
Read more 👉 www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-04...
Disabled people are affected even more, made worse by underfunded NHS sight tests and vouchers.
Read more 👉 www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-04...
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Nathan Bunyan, a behaviour consultant at SeeAbility, has been named Outstanding Instructor of the Year by Loddon!
Nathan’s work delivering positive behaviour support training is making a real difference and now it’s getting national recognition.
Nathan’s work delivering positive behaviour support training is making a real difference and now it’s getting national recognition.
April 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Nathan Bunyan, a behaviour consultant at SeeAbility, has been named Outstanding Instructor of the Year by Loddon!
Nathan’s work delivering positive behaviour support training is making a real difference and now it’s getting national recognition.
Nathan’s work delivering positive behaviour support training is making a real difference and now it’s getting national recognition.
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The UK’s proposed disability benefit cuts could impact 1.2M people, risking vital support for independence. @mrscottwatkin.bsky.social shares his concerns.
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
Disability benefit cuts – let’s make sure it’s not a done deal!
Scott Watkin BEM, SeeAbility’s Head of Engagement, gives his thoughts on the recent disability benefit reforms.
www.seeability.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The UK’s proposed disability benefit cuts could impact 1.2M people, risking vital support for independence. @mrscottwatkin.bsky.social shares his concerns.
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
Read more: www.seeability.org/news/Disabil...
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As we draw closer to World Down's syndrome Day (March 21st), I have written a few words around this year's theme of choice, control and dignity.
#LearningDisability
#DownSyndrome
www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk/blog/world-downs-syndrome-day
#LearningDisability
#DownSyndrome
www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk/blog/world-downs-syndrome-day
World Down’s syndrome Day — Ramandeep Kaur
World Down’s syndrome Day Choice, Control and Dignity
www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
As we draw closer to World Down's syndrome Day (March 21st), I have written a few words around this year's theme of choice, control and dignity.
#LearningDisability
#DownSyndrome
www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk/blog/world-downs-syndrome-day
#LearningDisability
#DownSyndrome
www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk/blog/world-downs-syndrome-day
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That's why we've created an easy read guide that explains how to keep your eyes healthy. It covers when to get an eye test, how to wear glasses comfortably and common eye conditions.
www.seeability.org/accessibilit...
Please share this with anyone who might find it useful.
www.seeability.org/accessibilit...
Please share this with anyone who might find it useful.
SeeAbility accessibility and inclusion support
Together, we can create an inclusive world where everyone can participate as equal citizens.
www.seeability.org
March 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
That's why we've created an easy read guide that explains how to keep your eyes healthy. It covers when to get an eye test, how to wear glasses comfortably and common eye conditions.
www.seeability.org/accessibilit...
Please share this with anyone who might find it useful.
www.seeability.org/accessibilit...
Please share this with anyone who might find it useful.
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Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay.
People with Down’s syndrome are more likely to need glasses and regular eye checks.
Good eye care helps people see the world clearly and do the things they enjoy.
People with Down’s syndrome are more likely to need glasses and regular eye checks.
Good eye care helps people see the world clearly and do the things they enjoy.
March 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay.
People with Down’s syndrome are more likely to need glasses and regular eye checks.
Good eye care helps people see the world clearly and do the things they enjoy.
People with Down’s syndrome are more likely to need glasses and regular eye checks.
Good eye care helps people see the world clearly and do the things they enjoy.
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We and 30 other organisations have written a joint letter to the DWP calling for them to immediately release all accessible versions of the Green Paper ⬇️
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/jo...
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/jo...
Joint Letter to Department of Work and Pensions: Accessibility should not be an afterthought - United Response
The Government consultation about the reform of the health and disability benefits system and employment support has not yet been provided in accessible formats.
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We and 30 other organisations have written a joint letter to the DWP calling for them to immediately release all accessible versions of the Green Paper ⬇️
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/jo...
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/jo...