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Supporting people to live, love, thrive and belong for 225 years.

https://www.seeability.org/

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It's #WorldKindnessDay, a reminder that small actions can make a big difference.

At SeeAbility, kindness means respect, choice and working together. Our volunteers bring many skills and often build friendships with people we support.

Want to get involved? Volunteering could be a great next step.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Change lives with us.

We've got support worker roles available in Redhill, where you can make a difference every day.

https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4617/support-worker.html
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November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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For Anti-Bullying Week, we’re sharing our Easy Read guide on what to do if you’re being bullied online.

Read more:
https://www.seeability.org/resources/what-do-if-you-are-being-bullied-internet-or-social-media-easy-read?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Chats with our CEO Lisa Hopkins on the latest Summer Time Podcast 🎙️

They talk about childhood memories, what Lisa loves about working at SeeAbility, and the news that all children in special schools will now get a yearly sight test .

Full epsiode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6m_Pm7LuSo
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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We’re looking for new trustees to join SeeAbility’s board. If you believe in inclusion and equality, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more:

Find out how to apply : https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4658/trustee.html
November 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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A huge thank you to all of our trustees for the time, care and knowledge they share with SeeAbility.

Your support helps guide our charity and shape a future where everyone can live, love, thrive and belong!

We’re so grateful for all that you do .
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Looking for work in Redhill?

We've got you covered:
✅ Fulfilling work
✅ Changing lives every day
✅ A warm and friendly work environment

Join our team as a support worker:
https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4617/support-worker.html
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November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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We’ve created a new easy read guide “How to save money in winter.” It shares simple, practical tips to help people save money and energy.

https://www.seeability.org/resources/saving-money-winter-easy-read?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general
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October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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While the weather’s turning chilly, there’s still plenty of warmth to share.
Volunteering with SeeAbility this winter is a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day and yours too.

https://www.seeability.org/get-involved/volunteering?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteer
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October 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Thank you to @msalexbaker.bsky.social for visiting our Aldershot team to learn more about the support we provide at SeeAbility.

Our Listen Up! campaigner Sue shared her thoughts on local access issues - it was great to exchange ideas on how things could improve.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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There's still time to join our Redhill team!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to change lives every day.

https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4617/support-worker.html
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October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Make every day matter as a support worker in Redhill.

You'll be supporting people with learning disabilities and sight loss to lead ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4617/support-worker.html
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October 16, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Our colleague and optometrist Sonal has taken SeeAbility’s message of inclusive eye care to the world stage speaking in the USA about making eye care accessible.
https://www.seeability.org/news/going-global-deliver-more-equal-right-sight?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare
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October 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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We're looking for support workers to join our team in Redhill!

This is an exciting opportunity to support people with learning disabilities and sight loss to build lives in new homes.
https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4617/support-worker.html
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October 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Thank you to everyone who supported SeeAbility in 2024-25 - whether through donations, volunteering, partnerships or simply sharing our work.

https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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October 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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After 100+ job applications, Natasha found a perfect fit at Pret A Manger.

With support from our Ready, Willing & Able programme she’s now thriving at work.
https://www.seeability.org/stories/perfect-fit-pret-natashas-journey-finding-work?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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October 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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This year Andrew voted for the first time. With support from his team and Listen Up!, he gained the confidence to use his voice and has since met his MP to talk about accessibility.
https://www.seeability.org/news/andrew-promotes-vote?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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October 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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When Ellie had her eyes tested at school through our Special Schools Eye Care Service, everything changed.

Full story in our Impact Report:
https://www.seeability.org/stories/seeing-difference-ellie?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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October 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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People with learning disabilities are 10x more likely to have serious sight problems. Find out how we supported better eye care in 2024-25

https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
4767 people trained by our Eye Care Champion teams
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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After a seizure, Candace lost her ability to speak for years. SeeAbility's support changed everything. With patient support and encouragement, she’s started speaking again
https://www.seeability.org/stories/candaces-story-finding-her-voice-again?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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October 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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94% of people we support rated their support as good.

From healthy living to moving into a new home, our support helps people build lives with purpose.

https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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October 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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With SeeAbility’s support, James has built a loving relationship, found new ways to hold onto memories and set goals for the future.
https://www.seeability.org/stories/Lovebeyondbarriers?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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October 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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“I do meaningful things now. I never realised how much my life has improved since I moved into my new home.”

Read all about Giban in our latest Impact Report
https://www.seeability.org/stories/gibans-story-gibans-journey-healthier-happier-life?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
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September 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Our new impact report is here! From changing 73,843 lives to supporting 68 people to vote in the General Election.
See the difference we made in 2024-25.
https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25
73,843 lives changed by our support teams, specialist programmes and resources 68 people supported to vote in the General Election 100% of our homes were rated as good by CQC 3483 sight tests delivered to children in special schools
September 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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We've got easy read eye care resources to support people with learning disabilities and autism.

They cover everything from going to an eye test to taking care of your glasses.
https://www.seeability.org/resources?resource_specialism=10&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare
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September 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM