Warwickshire Vision Support is a charity and the primary provider of services for people living with sight loss in Warwickshire.
UK
Joined July 2012
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Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
This afternoon, Julie Minns MP will put forward a 10 Minute Rule Bill to improve election accessibility for blind and partially sighted voters. RNIB research shows only 26% of blind people can vote independently - It's time that the right to a secret vote was made a reality:
This Wednesday after PMQs, Julie Minns MP will champion the rights of blind and partially sighted voters through a 10 Minute Rule Bill on the accessibility of elections, highlighting the barriers facing voters with sight loss as well as the solutions: rnib.in/voting-bill
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
@Keir_Starmer Floating bus stops do not work ‘New bus stop designs in active travel schemes are excluding people, & they are locking us out of buses, however accessible buses are it is no good if we cannot reach them. Buses are our lifeline, to work, to social life, to inclusion'
ALT 12 people standing outside 10 Downing Street, 5 Long white can users, 4 Guide Dog owners and 4 Guide Dogs holding a massive petition envelope in their hands with the words ‘To the New Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Steve Darling MP and Guide Dog Jennie was supporting the delegation handing the petition along with award winning campaigner Sarah Leadbetter and her Guide Dog Nellie, and the President of the European Guide Dog Association David Adams with Guide Dog Jimbo. Everyone is looking happy.
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
#Vacancy - Exciting opportunity to join @WarksVisSupport as Vision Rehabilitation Specialist:
• Salary: Negotiable based on experience
• Hours: 28 hours PW
• Contract: 6 month fixed term maternity cover, possible extension
• Location: Warwickshire
visionary.org.uk/vacancies/
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Do you have an electric blanket?
This week, we’re carrying out free electric blanket tests in fire stations across Warwickshire - bring yours along to make sure it is safe to use.
Call 02476 314376 to make an appointment in advance – keep yourself safe and warm this winter!
ALT WCC/WFRS Electric Blanket testing information - November 2023
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Happy Purple Tuesday!
With a number of our members being visually impaired, we are passionate about accessibility for disabled people. We believe all businesses should be committed to inclusion and accessibility for all of their customers.
Repost if you agree 💜
ALT A Glaucoma UK branded graphic with a thumbs up icon. Text reads: Purple Tuesday
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Campaign win! 🎉
Proposals to close almost all ticket offices in England have been scrapped following huge opposition.
Thanks to every one of you who took action. You responded to the consultation, and you made your voices heard up and down the country. ❤️
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Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Interested in taking part in glaucoma research?
Researchers from the University of Bradford are looking at measuring the effect glaucoma has on people’s sight. In other words, how differently do people with glaucoma see the world?
Learn more here 👇
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Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
#BeforeYouAsk that potentially awkward question, find out how you can help challenge harmful stereotypes about sight loss.
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Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
A HUGE THANK YOU!! To staff, students and parents of Aylesford School Warwick for their support with the 5K Charity Inflatable Event which was completed on Saturday. There was an amazing community spirit, and all participants completed the course with support and encouragement…
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Message to @RishiSunak ahead of our petition hand in @10DowningStreet on 31 August 2023 is to keep all ticket offices open, to ensure stations open part of the day are open all day & for unstaffed stations to become staffed. Your plans are fundamentally & fatally flawed @RMTunion
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Council officers from the Highways Team @seftoncouncil will join #Merseyside SLC today. They will participate in a #SimSpec walk to highlight the obstacles #blind & #PartiallySighted people face when navigating the local area. We look forward to sharing more soon. #StreetsForAll
ALT A woman is guiding a man, holding a cane and wearing dark glasses, in between two parked vehicles.
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
This World Glaucoma Week, consider your glaucoma risk. You're more at risk if you:
➡️Have a family history of glaucoma
➡️Are over the age of 40
➡️Have low or high blood pressure
➡️Are of African-Carribean or East Asian ethnicity
Help us raise glaucoma awareness by retweeting!
ALT A woman wearing glasses and red lipstick smiles for a photo. Text reads: World Glaucoma Week. What is your glaucoma risk?
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Hi @WarksVisSupport We are showcasing what golf can do to transform the lives of blind and visually impaired @bunkeredLive at #NEC #Birmingham 24th -26th February. Do give us a retweet to help spread the word!
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
In support of #TrusteesWeek2022, we will be issuing a special edition of our WCAVA Rugby Borough Bulletin, next week, with information about a number of organisations which are wanting to recruit volunteers to their trustee roles.
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
👁️
Today is #WorldSightDay.
#DYK More than 2 billion people have near or distance vision impairment.
In at least 1 billion – or almost half – of these cases, vision impairment could have been prevented
There are simple ways to take care of your eyes.🧵
ALT More than 2 billion people have vision impairment. Simple ways to take care of your eyes.
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
Glad to be funding and supporting @WarksVisSupport to continue the great job they do for residents who have just been diagnosed with sight loss.
Camp Hill Centre eye desk and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers have helped over 600 people who visited the Camp Hill site since August 2021.
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
#Vacancies - Last chance to apply to join @WarksVisSupport in following roles:
• Community Engagement & Fundraising Officer
• Volunteering Coordinator
• Closing date: 26 August
visionary.org.uk/vacancies/
ALT Warwickshire Vision logo with name of organisation in black font with an orange ‘o’.
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
#Vacancies - Exciting opportunities to join @WarksVisSupport in following roles:
• Community Engagement & Fundraising Officer
• Volunteering Coordinator
• Closing date: 26 August
visionary.org.uk/vacancies/
ALT Warwickshire Vision logo with name of organisation in black font with an orange ‘o’.
Warwickshire Vision Support retweeted
#Vacancies - Exciting opportunities to join @WarksVisSupport in following roles:
• Community Engagement & Fundraising Officer
• Volunteering Coordinator
• Closing date: 26 August
visionary.org.uk/vacancies/
ALT Warwickshire Vision logo with name of organisation in black font with an orange ‘o’.