Our aim is to help support visually impaired people of all ages and backgrounds who live in the Hyndburn and Rossendale areas of Lancashire (UK)
Accrington, England
Joined April 2018
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In the UK, about 1 in 3 people over 65 will experience a cataract. Moorfields Eye Charity is committed to funding research and training to help understand the causes of cataracts and to find new effective treatments for patients. 🔬🧬#CataractAwarenessMonth
ALT Cataract awareness month
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Working in an eye clinic or school? @NystagmusUK supports #ECLOs, #QTVIs & other professionals with training and providing resources to help you signpost patients and families to us. We provide leaflets, business cards, posters and presentations. Contact: info@nystagmusnet.org
ALT The first slide in the Nystagmus Network PowerPoint presentation.
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As part of our ongoing commitment to the communities that we work in, Patrick Swanney from our #Accrington Office has chosen to support Accrington & District Blind Society by donating £500.00 to them. It was lovely to meet you all!
@ADBS_Vision
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You can’t see #UV but its damaging effects can stay with you for life. #UV will be High or Very High for much of the UK today so protect your eyes when out in the #sunshine. Find out more about the effects of #UV on your eyes bit.ly/2Lyqpoo
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The Government has called a halt to shared space schemes, which stop blind and partially sighted people getting around safely. However, it's unclear how councils will fund changes to existing schemes to make them accessible for everyone. #InclusiveTransport
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If you're blind or partially sighted, this might help.
At the BBC, we offer audio description to describe our shows in perfect
detail.
To find out more, search #ADSupport or visit audiodescription.org.uk
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Sara navigates her way to an Irish rallying first despite being visually impaired irishexaminer.com/ireland/sa…
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#DementiaFriendly #Access #Flooring #Dementia
Useful & detailed article from Royal Institute of British Architects Journal (RIBAJ) on dementia-friendly flooring 😀👍
BUT @RIBAJ - THAT font 😱 (serif aka 'curly' font & WHAT's going on with the letter 't'?)
@RNIB @VisionUKGB
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Each month we talk to @RNIBRadio about the latest campaign news. Listen to our latest installment where we discuss #PIP, getting accessible information from the @DWP and the importance of #democracy: ow.ly/iXMh30l2V1W
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Not all blind people carry a white cane, or have a guide dog like @Kika_GuideDog. Sight loss can be an invisible disability. When you are on the tube #LookUp and don't be afraid to #JustAsk if someone would like a seat. @TfL @CorryShawComedy xitter.cf/transportforall/status…
We really welcome this campaign from @CorryShawComedy encouraging travellers to '#LookUp' if anyone needs a seat, and hope @TfLAccess @TfL will keep running it over time - not just for a week. Don't forget that not all impairments are visible! bit.ly/2LhOLDE @Heidi_LDN
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*SURVEY HELP NEEDED!* Seeking participants for survey on everyday musical experiences of people with VIs. No musical training needed, approx. 30 mins to complete leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/mu… 🎵 Thanks for any help & RTs! #sightloss #blind #partiallysighted #research #accessibility
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Halifax woman uses technology to navigate world, share stories of being visually impaired | Truro News trurodaily.com/living/halifa…
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It’s Macular Week this week. Please share this with everyone you know #SightMatters #EyeLove xitter.cf/macularsociety/status/…
One in three people know someone with macular disease. Help us raise awareness of the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK by sharing our short film.
#SightMatters #EyeLove youtu.be/JfGlf_jlWeI
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PROTECT YOUR VISION TOP TIPS
1. Visit your optician regularly.
2. Exercise.
3. Eat a healthy diet.
4. Quit smoking.
5. Wear sunglasses.
6. Use safety glasses.
Eye health is important for all of us as everyday 100 people start to lose their sight. @RNIB #charitytuesday
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It was seeking urgent help that saved Terry O???Neill from going blind dailym.ai/2MhgpNS via @MailOnline
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My sight is fine, why test for #glaucoma?
The only way to know if your eyes are healthy and your vision is accurate is to have your eyes checked by an optometrist. Don't take your sight for granted glaucoma-association.com/
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Celebrity photographer @Terry_ONeill describes seeking urgent treatment for age-related macular degeneration, the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK dailymail.co.uk/health/artic…
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Neuropathy means damage to your nerves #DiabetesWeek #TalkAboutDiabetes #eyehealthmatters ift.tt/2t2Jtjc
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It's #DiabetesWeek. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. Take this quick and simple test to find out if you're at risk of type 2 diabetes: ow.ly/qlcq30kr60c
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One month to go until Macular Week. Help us raise awareness of macular disease and the importance of regular eye tests. And, help us raise vital funds towards research. #EyeLove #MacularWeek
