@suffolksight.bsky.social
Suffolk Sight is the sight-loss charity for Suffolk. Our purpose is to improve the lives of people affected by sight loss. We work hard to provide services that are friendly & practical, and to raise awareness of living with sight loss.
A big thank you to St Edmundsbury Oddfellows for your incredible donation for Tom 👏
Tom is running a half marathon in support of Suffolk Sight!
The race will take place in Victoria Park, London, on March 8th Every mile Tom runs makes a real difference. Thank you
www.justgiving.com/team/tomfros....
Sharing another success story from the brilliant @moorfields.bsky.social 👏
They are able to restore sight and prevent blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye condition called hypotony.
You can read the article by clicking on the link below
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There's still time to complete the survey by @healthwatchsuffolk.bsky.social
If you're living with a #visualimpairment please take a few minutes to share your experiences to help understand how well NHS and social care services support people locally
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/visurvey...
Photos show our Christmas tree which has a silver and purple theme. The tree is situated in one of the elegant rooms within the mansion. In the back ground you can see three life-sized mannequins as part of the historical exhibit.
We're taking part in the @ipswichmuseums.bsky.social Christmas Tree Festival at Christchurch Mansion.
Our beautifully decorated tree can be seen until 5th January. We have included some purple braille baubles, and also some doves made out of braille paper in our display.
Our team will be taking part in the @jamescartlidge.bsky.social
Seniors Fair on tomorrow (Friday 14th November)
Come along to hear about the support & advice that is available from local organisations, to help you this winter - Glemsford Village Hall, CO10 7RH
Time : 2-4pm
The Suffolk Sight Elves are counting down to the Red Gables Christmas Fayre in #Stowmarket!
Come along on Sunday 30th November, 10am-3pm
Free entry with lots to enjoy, including charity and craft stalls games and activities and live music.
To register your team ring the venue on 01284 768769 Food and drinks served until late The raffle will be drawn on the night £1 per ticket. Photo shows a poster for the event with a background image of the heated beer garden of the pub.
Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening of trivia, laughter, and community spirit! Proceeds from our quiz will support our #Mildenhall and #Brandon Social Club.
22nd November 2025, 7pm, £3 per person (teams up to 6)
The Old Cannon Brewery, 86 Cannon Street
#BuryStEdmunds, IP33 1JR
We're really excited to learn about the success of the life-changing eye implant trial 👏
You can read the full story on the BBC News website by clicking on the link below:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Photo shows Stephne standing and talking to our Trustees, Volunteers and team members.
Yesterday, we held our #AGM in Stowmarket. It was a fantastic opportunity to highlight our success stories & recognise the contributions of our team,volunteers,& supporters. Our VI guest speaker, the Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn, entertained us with heart warming life stories
#Sightloss #Charity
The photo was taken at our Equipment and Information Day earlier in the year. It's a sunny day and the team are wearing their yellow Suffolk Sight polo tops. The photo was taken in the grounds of St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
It's #WorldSightDay!
An opportunity for us to share a photo of our dedicated team who provide practical & emotional support to improve the lives of people affected by sight loss.
Losing your sight can feel overwhelming, but no one should face it alone.
www.suffolksight.org.uk
Photos show Jean and Pat sitting at the table with the Suffolk Sight banner and information leaflets. Some members of the local community can be seen chatting and finding out information.
What a great turnout at the South Suffolk Seniors Fair, organised by James Cartlidge MP!
Big thanks to everyone who stopped by to discuss their eye health.
Jean & Pat, our Shotley social club leaders, said "It was an excellent morning, we were able to give advice & promote the club"
Smoking causes sight loss
The link between smoking & sight loss is as strong as the association between smoking and lung cancer. Discover more about how smoking can harm your eye health & find details of smoking cessation support services on the link below
visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/156-say-eye-quit-for-stoptober
Text: Sight loss and employment. National Eye Health Week. Image: A young woman sat with a laptop on her lap.
Text: National Eye Health Week. Keeping your job after diagnosis. As an employee, you are protected under the Equality Act 2010, so your employer has a duty of care to all their employees, and is expected to support anyone who reports a change in their health. Image in background is of two men talking to each other in the workplace.
Text: National Eye Health Week. Keeping your job after diagnosis. With some minor changes to the way people carry out their job, the majority can remain employed. When a person's sight loss stats to affect their work, it is important that they report this to their employer. Image in background is of two employees having a discussion.
Text: National Eye Health Week. Disclosing your sight loss at work. Depending on the nature of your job, changes can be made to the way people work so they are able to keep their job. Some of these changes are: Flexible working, re-deployment into another role within the company, and/ or reasonable adjustments within the workplace. Image in the background is of a woman using an iPad at her work desk.
Being diagnosed with macular disease can feel daunting, especially if you’re worried about how it might affect your job. But with the right support and adjustments, most people can stay in work. Learn more about your rights and workplace support: bit.ly/42qaoaa #NationalEyeHealthWeek
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Take regular screen breaks to prevent eye strain A woman is sitting at her laptop smiling
One in four UK adults are now spending 14 hours or more a day on screens, that’s twice as long as the average person spends sleeping a night!
Banish screen fatigue by being Screen Smart!
Switch-off before bed
Refresh your eyes by consciously blinking
Image shows a young child playing outside in a wooded area - there are graphics of orange butterflies on the screen. The wording says "Vision matters for all life's adventures"
1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Extended screen time is associated with an increased risk of developing and worsening myopia (nearsightedness) & the onset of dry eye in children. Limit screen use & balance with time spent outdoors #NationalEyeHealthWeek #VisionMatters
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Mel, one of our Access Tech Advisors, visited the Carveco "Touch Beyond Vision" exhibition in London, and had the chance to interview Managing Director Robert Newman about the project.
Photos show Mel feeling the 3D displays of the Beatles and a wedding anniversary photo.
Image shows a woman having an eye health check - the wording says " Sight tests are essential health checks"
Routine sight tests are vital health checks for all. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision & detect a range of common health conditions, including Diabetes, Hypertension & Heart Disease.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
#NationalEyeHealthWeek
This coming week we'll be promoting National Eye Health Week!
Our social media posts will give more information about the importance of regular eye tests, preventing vision loss, eye health and children, digital eye strain and healthy lifestyle choices.
Watch this space!
Photos shows information stands and attendees & brightly coloured information leaflets at the Suffolk Sight stand.
It was a very busy morning at the East Suffolk #Disability #Information Day!
We had some very valuable conversations & were able to provide advice & helpful resources.
The event was organised by the Suffolk Coastal Disability Forum & held at the #Woodbridge Community Hall.
Sharing details about the Touch: Beyond Vision, #Exhibition "Art you can feel. Stories you can touch."
At the exhibition, you can explore more than 20 tactile artworks created using Carveco’s relief technology
London OXO Tower, 15th September 10am - 4pm
touch-beyond-vision.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
Date for your diaries*
We will be attending the South Suffolk Seniors Fair, organised by @jamescartlidge.bsky.social, on Friday 26th September.
Venue: Shotley Village Hall, between 10am and 12 noon.
More info on the event website: jamescartlidge.com/seniorsfair
Photo shows a poster for the event with future drop in session dates listed: 8 October 12 November 10 December
Wednesday 10th September - our team will be available to give personalised advice and support including:
• Daily living and independence – aids and adaptations
Brampton Manor Care Home 10.30-12pm #Newmarket
Call 01473 611011 for info
To cheer us up on a gloomy day, we're sharing some lovely photos of Jim, one of our beneficiaries & a devoted volunteer, who had the opportunity to sail at sunset with the East Anglian Sailing Trust. Photos show Jim smiling as he sails, with breath-taking scenery & calm water.
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Poster for the event - Our team can offer support and advice including : Daily living and independence – aids and adaptations • Low vision – magnification and assistive reading (with referrals to our low-vision specialist where appropriate) • Financial matters – benefits, grants and concessions • Tech solutions – gadget advice and demonstrations • Social opportunities and befriending service • Advice about services that can help you get out and about safely
Tuesday 9th September our team will be available to give personalised advice and support
Venue: Disability Advice North East Suffolk
161 Rotterdam Road, #Lowestoft, NR32 2EZ
Time: 10.00am–1.00pm
For more information call 01473 611011 or email info@suffolksight.org.uk
Fantastic work by the Let's Assist Ipswich group to raise the profile for guide dog users around town 👏
#GuideDogs #AssistanceDogs #Accessibility
Photo shows Michael, one of our Trustees, standing in front of our yellow gazebo with the Lions Mascot. It's a lovely sunny day and the teddies can be seen in the background.
Our team were also at the Lowestoft Lions Club Fun Day this weekend!
Our teddy tombola was once again a popular attraction, & this year we also included the "Water or Wine" game. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our stall. #Lowestoft
The photo shows a montage of our volunteers, all wearing their Suffolk Sight branded yellow tops underneath their aprons. Everyone is smiling and making light work of their tasks.
What an amazing weekend at the East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival 2025!
From set up to clean up, & pouring pints, our incredible volunteers went above & beyond! The more volunteer hours we provided, the greater the funds for Suffolk Sight! 🙌
#BuryStEdmunds
The #Lowestoft Lions Club Fun Day is back on August Bank Holiday Monday! Come along & find our bright yellow gazebo to say hello. We'll have a tombola with great prizes to win 🥳
Monday 25th August - 10am - 5pm
Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad,
All day entertainment, Stalls, Food and Beer tent!
Ipswich student receives his PhD with guide dog by his side
#Suffolk #Ipswich
🔗: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk...
We're counting down to the East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival which starts on 20th August!
Kevin, one of our fantastic volunteers, will be clocking up over 30 hours ... the more volunteer hours we provide, the greater the fundraising total 👏
www.eadt.co.uk/news/2535901...
#Volunteer #BuryStEdmunds
