by Rhian Williams | Nov 14, 2019 | Blog
It’s World Diabetes Day and Frankie – who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes aged 15 – talks about the importance of regular eye screening. People with diabetes are at risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy which is caused by high blood sugar levels...
by Rhian Williams | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Rhian Williams | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Rhian Williams | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog
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. A friend had given him HumanWare’s...
by Rhian Williams | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Rhian Williams | Jul 20, 2019 | Blog
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...
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