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It's World Diabetes Day and Frankie - who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes aged 15 - talks about the importance of regular eye screening. https://youtu.be/0-u8yV0w0mE People with diabetes are at risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy which is caused by high blood...

What is purple Tuesday? Purple Tuesday is a international call to change and improve the consumer experience for people with a disability and today, 12 November 2019, marks its second year. People with disabilities and their families spend around £249 million pounds...

We are always thankful for our volunteers but what better time to say a particular ‘thank you’ during #TrusteesWeek19. Trustees play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity’s work. There is an impressive...

Chris Morton from HumanWare shares his recent experience with Gordon – a model train lover who has lost his sight – and his top tips when selecting a digital magnifier. I took a phone call recently from a gentleman called Gordon....

Whether you've recently become a guide dog owner for the first time, or have had a wide variety of dogs throughout your life, it takes time to adjust to each one. I've had my first guide dog, Sparky (pictured), for two years now but when he first arrived there were...

50 years ago today, July 20, the world heard these famous words as Neil Armstrong lowered onto the surface of the Moon: “That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong – and Apollo 11 Lunar Module pilot Buzz Aldrin –...

When you're visually impaired cooking can be more of a challenge, but is by no means impossible. With a little time and effort you can cook any dish you like, and there is a wide range of specialist equipment and technology available which is designed to make it...

With both Father’s Day and Nystagmus Awareness Week this week, we asked Paul Blakemore – who’s dad to Charlie who has Nystagmus – what his top tips are when bringing up a visually-impaired child. Tip 1: Think ahead regarding safety. Tip 2: In unfamiliar surroundings...

So it’s getting close to that time of year again when music festivals and festival-goers cannot wait for. The Sun is out - hat, suncream, and shades are on – and you’re all ready to boogie the night away and have fun at your favourite music festival. But how...

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and, as a psychology graduate as well as someone with a visual impairment, issues relating to mental health have always been of interest to me. #mentalhealthawarenessweek According to recent statistic, when compared...

If you've ever thought that travelling and exploring the world isn't possible because you're visually impaired, think again! There are several travel companies and charities that go the extra mile to ensure that the holiday is...