SeeAbility

Collage of four women on a green background with text: "International Women's Day, The Women of SeeAbility."

This International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who have shaped SeeAbility for more than 225 years.

https://www.seeability.org/news/Womens-History-Month-2026?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general

#InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth

Close-up of Adam having his eye pressure examined. Text reads "Adam's story" on an orange background.

Adam's shows why eye care and vision rehabilition matter for people with learning disabilities.

https://www.seeability.org/stories/adams-story-why-vision-rehabilitation-matters?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

At #LDEConference today?

Our Marketing team is sharing practical tips to make your communications more accessible – plus a free review of your website home page.

(we’ve also got free pens, chocolates and keyrings – which always helps)

A woman supports a young person in a wheelchair. Text reads: "Rare Disease Day, Juvenile CLN3 (Batten) disease."

We're raising awareness of juvenile CLN3 (Batten) disease. SeeAbility's Heather House provides specialist care and support, while contributing to global research and understanding.

https://www.seeability.org/juvenile-cln3-batten-disease?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general

Two smiling men, one in a beanie and scarf, with text: "Andrew's story: The people at Waterside House are friendly and open."

Andrew joined SeeAbility as a volunteer looking for something positive to focus on. What he found was friendship, laughter and a shared love of football.

https://www.seeability.org/stories/andrews-story-shared-love-football-and-friendship?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteer

Lucy wearing sunglasses, text: "How can we make public transport more accessible?" Yellow and grey background.

Lucy shares her experience of public transport with a vision impairment – and what needs to change.

Read her blog and explore our new easy read resources:
https://www.seeability.org/news/how-can-we-make-public-transport-more-accessible?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=accessibility

Westminster comes to Windmill Court MP Richard Foord visited SeeAbility in Honiton for a Question Time event.

Matt invited his local MP Richard Foord to windmill court- and he said yes!

Read more:
https://www.seeability.org/news/westminster-comes-windmill-court?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup

Ethan in glasses gives thumbs up. Text: "We're finalists! Thanks to everyone who voted for us." Smiley Charity Film Awards logo.

We’re proud that our eye care film 10 times more likely is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards

Everyone deserves an equal right to sight and support.

#SmileyCFA26 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA26

James' story James and Carl share their story about growing in confidence and living life to the full.Through SeeAbility’s support, J

James’ memory doesn’t always hold the day-to-day, but it has never forgotten Nathan. With support from Carl James has been able to grow a relationship filled with laughter, dates, and voice messages that help him stay connected.

https://youtu.be/WAvxwnuxKyI

It's #SaferInternetDay - Our easy read shares simple tips to support people who have learning disabilities or are autistic. to stay safe on the internet.

https://www.seeability.org/resources/staying-safe-internet-and-social-media-easy-read?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general

Ellie is wearinf glasses smiling, wearing a navy sweatshirt, outdoors.

Today we are sharing Ellie’s story. She was already seeing the hospital for her vision but the right eye care made a real difference to her sight and confidence.

https://www.seeability.org/stories/seeing-difference-ellie?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

Jan using his laptop, text reads "Ready Willing & Able. Finding a job: Simple tips to help you along the way."

Our Ready, Willing and Able team have shared a new blog with simple tips to support you on your journey into work.

https://www.seeability.org/news/finding-job-simple-tips-help-you-along-way?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rwa

We need a whole new strategy on the health of people with learning disabilities to end the scandal of early and avoidable deaths.

https://www.itv.com/news/2026-01-27/bereaved-families-disrespected-as-learning-disabled-deaths-recorded-in-error

Taking the train in the UK (easy read) Travel guide to UK trains for people with learning disabilities or autism. Including how to plan your trip, book tickets

🚆 Our new easy read travel guide - Taking the train in the UK

https://www.seeability.org/resources/taking-train-uk-easy-read?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=accessibility

Four in five blind people struggle with gap at UK train stations, survey finds RNIB research uncovers high anxiety around rail travel with some having fallen into gaps or been trapped in doors

Many blind and partially sighted people feel anxious about train travel - not because of their sight, but because of barriers like unclear information and support not turning up.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/22/blind-partially-sighted-rail-travel-anxiety-survey

International Day of Education

"We cannot overstate the joy, emotion and impact."

This International Day of Education, here's Deputy Headteacher Angela Boast on the impact of the eye care service: https://www.seeability.org/news/education-eye-care?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, this is a great place to start.

👉 Find out more about volunteering with SeeAbility
https://www.seeability.org/get-involved/volunteering

🎧 You can also listen to the full episode of The Summer Time podcast -https://youtu.be/UclAlmZ7wvQ

Photo of Martin Boyce next to a quote: "It's not enough. It's not even close to enough." on a green background.

2026 is a crossroads for social care.

The government is talking about a fair pay agreement. But for the 1.5 million colleagues who do so much to support people, talk is cheap.

Blue background with 'Vote For Us' text, surrounded by smiling sunflowers and a smiley face. Smiley Charity Film Awards logo in corner.

If you haven't had a chance yet - Please vote for our short film Ten times more likely in the Smiley Charity Film Awards

It takes less than 5 minutes and your vote could help raise awareness and remove barriers to eye care.

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/ten-times-more-likely

On this day in the 1980s, Princess Diana visited SeeAbility in Leatherhead and met Chris, who is still supported by SeeAbility today.

Pay some respect to adult social care The government’s talk of a fair pay agreement is everywhere, but for the 1.5 million people who keep this sector running, talk is cheap.

Read more:
www.seeability.org/news/pay-som...

Our Executive Director of People, Martin Boyce, shares why this isn’t enough and what needs to change if social care is going to survive.

This work is skilled, essential, and too often invisible. If we want people to stay, grow and build trust with the people they support, pay must reflect that.

Photo of Martin Boyce next to a quote: "It's not enough. It's not even close to enough." on a green background.

2026 is a crossroads for social care.

The government is talking about a fair pay agreement. But for the 1.5 million colleagues who do so much to support people, talk is cheap.

Collage of people interacting warmly, with text "Volunteer with us" on a green background with orange banners.

If you want to give back to your community, meet new people, learn new skills or build on your experience, volunteering could be right for you.

https://www.seeability.org/get-involved/volunteering?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteering

A young girl having her eyes tested

We're looking for a new Trustee specialising in eye care!

Apply today: https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4856/trustee.html

A picture of Andrew and Scott with a quote that reads 'The people who live at Waterside House are some of the most friendly and open people I've ever met.'

Andrew joined SeeAbility as a volunteer looking for something positive to focus on. What he found was friendship, laughter and a shared love of football.

https://www.seeability.org/stories/andrews-story-shared-love-football-and-friendship?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteer

Shirley and Grace going running once a week - volunteering at SeeAbility can be simple, flexible, and full of connection.

Find out more:
https://www.seeability.org/get-involved/volunteering?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteering

New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most Local councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking.

Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

www.gov.uk/government/c...

A car parked on a pavement.

At last! After some years of delay we now know that councils will get greater powers to deal with the blight of pavement parking.

Our Listen Up! Team added their support many of the letters and petitions led by our friends at Guide Dogs and look forward to reading the detail!

Cyclists ride near a landmark under a yellow banner reading "Pedal for purpose."

Join our London to Paris cycling challenge and start the year by pushing yourself, meeting new people and making memories that last.

Find out more and sign up today!

https://www.seeability.org/events/london-paris-cycle?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fundraising