Chairman of Sight Life charity https://xitter.cf/t.co/EuxodO5lfl, author of the Northwick Bear stories about nystagmus https://xitter.cf/t.co/241T2uYI4F and ethics adviser.
Cardiff
Joined November 2009
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John Sanders retweeted
Ministers are facing questions over why the Department for Work and Pensions is using a screening process to filter out potential recruits with health conditions, while repeatedly complaining that too many disabled and older people are not in jobs.
#DWP
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John Sanders retweeted
All MPs should listen to this radio interview with @NadiaWhittomeMP
It’s refreshing to hear an MP speak up for Disabled citizens and challenge the proposed cuts to our support 🤝
"I can't look my constituents in the eye. I can't look my mum in the eye and support this."
Labour MP Nadia Whittome tells @JustinOnWeb her party are getting welfare reform 'badly wrong' as changes to the system are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
#R4Today
John Sanders retweeted
Sight loss and going blind is a unique journey for everyone. It can be a major challenge, stressful and frustrating but your life is not over!
You will not give up, you will not be alone and you will be valued.
Contact Sight Life to find out how you can get involved.
02920 39 89 00
[email protected]
bit.ly/SupportSightLife
#GoSightLife!
John Sanders retweeted
Calling all writers, and those who love to create stories and poetry, the new Creative Writing and Poetry Group we will be starting Monday 27 January 1.30pm either in the activity room or the upstairs space.
This will be a monthly group to begin with.
There will be volunteers present and possibly a guest writer coming along, if not this month, then definitely in future.
If you need any further information, please let me know.
Thanks,
Valerie.
02920 39 89 00
07707 295 121
#GoSightLife!
John Sanders retweeted
We are proud to share the wonderful news that our founder, honorary president and @NystagmusUK trustee, Vivien Jones has received the MBE "for services to the #Nystagmus community" in His Majesty's New Year's Honours List.
A fitting tribute as the charity marks its Ruby Year.
ALT Vivien surrounded by her guests at the Nystagmus Network's Ruby Anniversary reception at the House of Lords in November 2024.
John Sanders retweeted
Since you have visited Teresa, I have had so much help. It feels like Craig has brought me boxes of treasure and I don't know which one to open first.
Find out how we can help: buff.ly/48UklPf
Donate to Sight Life bit.ly/SightLifeBigGive24
John Sanders retweeted
Today’s #eyecareFAQCharityAdvent is @SightLifeWales
“Sight Life helps people with a sight condition to enjoy an active, social and fulfilling life.”
Find out more >> buff.ly/3h0IcSJ #Advent #eyecareFAQ #EyeHealthMatters
John Sanders retweeted
Massive thanks to all of our Guitarists, Singers and Volunteer Donation Collectors who participated in the St David’s Centre Christmas Sing Along Event today.
With your excellent support we were able to raise a fantastic
£475!
Huge thanks to St David’s Centre for allowing us to take part in this event today.
The money raised today will help us to provide much needed support for all of our VI members across South Wales. Ensuring that they can lead active and empowered lives.
For further information on how you can support us
bit.ly/SupportSightLife
@StDavidsCentre
#GoSightLife!
John Sanders retweeted
Brilliant meeting today between @SightLifeWales and the teams from @IntoWorkCardiff @VolunteerCdf discussing #Voluneers #Training #YoungPeople #DigitalInclusion and developing a partnership for the future.
Thanks for the support to
@WCVACymru and @CABWI_AB
ALT Members of staff from Cardiff Council's @IntoWorkCardiff team and Sight Life sitting at a table in Sight Life's resource center.
John Sanders retweeted
What an honour to be @UKHouseofLords for @NystagmusUK's Ruby Anniversary 🎉! Delighted to see @MarshadeCordova (Chair, APPG for 👁️ Health & Visual Impairment) as the new ambassador. Together with teams from @uniofleicester @sheforthoptics @unisouthampton @Moorfields @cardiffuni
👁 @NystagmusUK changes lives - mine included - & I was honoured to be made an ambassador for the Network last night.
🎤 Watch a snippet of my speech from the Network's 40th anniversary, celebrating the ground-breaking work they do to support people with nystagmus to thrive.
#NystagmusCommunity #Nystagmus
John Sanders retweeted
Absolutely have to call-out Isobel Oakeshott.
To say benefit claimants are 'parasites', sit on the sofa, drive their 'free motability' is completely outrageous.
At @scope we call out ableism. Call out discrimination. And to not let language like this go unchecked.
Shame.
John Sanders retweeted
“I have been so mixed up, you explained everything so clearly. I get really anxious if I don't know what's going on”.
Worried about your sight? Call us on 02920 398900 for a friendly chat.
John Sanders retweeted
Sight Life are proactively visiting individuals experiencing sight loss, in the Cardiff area, offering personalized support to guide them through this significant transition. We also assess the needs of those who have been living with sight loss for many years, ensuring they are aware of available services and resources that can enhance their quality of life. This is a bespoke , confidential service, taking place in their own homes and tailored to meet the unique needs of each person.
#GoSightLife!
John Sanders retweeted
🌍✨ Today is World Sight Day, and we’re shining a spotlight on the importance of eye care for young people everywhere. At UCAN Productions, we believe that every child deserves the chance to be creative and confident 👁️💛
ALT A World Sight Day poster with a yellow background featuring the UCAN logo, music notes, and theatre masks. Below, a group of people sit in a lecture hall, clapping and smiling while a UCAN facilitator in a black shirt with a yellow UCAN logo leads an activity.
John Sanders retweeted
Thank you @visionary_uk We are honoured to be nominated for the Develop and Share Award alongside the amazing @BeaconCentre and @Open_Sight.
Develop and Share Award.
Congratulations to short listed nominees @BeaconCentre @NystagmusUK and @Open_Sight.
Voting closes 12noon, 19 September 2024.
visionary.org.uk/visionary-a…
ALT 3 logos – Top row, left to right: Beacon Centre for the Blind and Nystagmus Network. Bottom row: Open Sight Hampshire – Est 1992.
John Sanders retweeted
@SightLifeWales currently have 2 posts to apply for
1: Centre Coordinator Cardiff
For more information please visit : lnkd.in/eD8pqRAS
2: Community Support Coordinator – Swansea
lnkd.in/eQVcMjTy
#Cardiff #Swansea #Job #Charity @C3SC @SwanseaCVS @WalesBlind
John Sanders retweeted
Tom said: “It’s been really exciting to be part of the young people’s project since the beginning. The project fills my time, and I would be bored if I didn’t have the project to volunteer with and to join in the activities.
For more information on our programme call 02920398900
John Sanders retweeted
We are hiring! We are looking for a Centre Co-ordinator to provide advice and support to customers and volunteers, dealing with product sales, provide admin and activities support.
sightlife.wales/news/were-hi…
John Sanders retweeted
@SightLifeWales has an exhibition of pictures taken by our visually impaired photography group on show at @MonmouthshireBS Queen St Branch in #Cardiff.
#Thanks to all the staff at the branch for hosting us and to @MonmouthshireBS for their support.
ALT Picture of the Sight Life photography exhibition in the foyer of the Monmouthshire Building Society's Queen St Branch in Cardiff.
John Sanders retweeted
We are looking for an Information Support Officer to join our team as part of the @PocklingtonHub #GetSetProgress internships programme for blind and partially sighted people.
Closing date for applications: 31 July
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