Tomorrow is Christmas, and before the festive rush takes over your timelines, we just wanted to say:   Season’s Greetings from everyone at Thomas Pocklington Trust!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with joy and rest. 🎄✨

Christmas opening hours update 🎄 From 3pm tomorrow, Wednesday 24 December, all our services will close for the holiday break. We reopen on Friday 2 January at 10am. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2026! 🎄

Early Christmas gift from our student voices! A bonus teaser of Through Our Eyes is live! A taste of what’s coming in the new year, plus candid moments that didn’t make the cut. Listen here or search for ‘Through Our Eyes’ on your favourite streaming platform: https://ow.ly/cWk350XM6Xm

Fast forward to 2025 and the legacy lives on through the Equality Act, but the gap between the law and everyday experience is still far too wide. Learn what employers can do today to avoid repeating history. https://ow.ly/TUTN50XGP1z #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Employment #Blindness 🧵2/2

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s a little different this year? The Visually Impaired Sailing Association of Great Britain (VISA-GB) has just unwrapped its 2026 sailing programme, and it’s packed with brilliant adventures for visually impaired adults. #Sailing #VISports

Rolling out across bus depots nationwide! We’ve again teamed up with DVSA, CPT, Brighton & Hove Buses and Bus Users UK on a new short film giving drivers tips to better support blind and partially sighted passengers. Showing at all bus depots soon, watch out!

A quick reminder that the latest Through Our Eyes episode is out now on our website and all major streaming platforms. Khadija talks with Aleks and Faith about navigating university choices as a blind or partially sighted student. Catch up here: https://f.mtr.cool/cumdibpyfp

Final Let’s Talk Jobs webinar of 2025! Jennifer, TPT’s Head of HR, will be joining our Employment team to share insights on reasonable adjustments, applications, employment law & more. 📅 2–3pm, Monday 8 December. Register: tinyurl.com/5avk2hre

The new Budget is out, but what does it mean for blind and partially sighted people? We’ve pulled out the key points: tax, benefits, family support and transport. Read the full summary here 👉https://f.mtr.cool/bflxaneqil

Big news! Our Vision Awareness Training for Bus Drivers, created with SLCs & partners, was Highly Commended at the UK Bus Awards 2025! Proud to equip drivers to make travel safer & more inclusive for blind & partially sighted passengers.

Mondays at TPT mean new beginnings: supporting blind & partially sighted students, helping people build work confidence, connecting interns with employers, and campaigning for a fairer world. Stay connected by signing up here: https://f.mtr.cool/xhmpivrcsx

This year, for disability history month, we honour the value of disabled lives by celebrating historical innovations like the first typewriter, invented for a blind woman. Accessibility is not only transformative but essential for innovation. #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Accessibility #PurpleTuesday

It is five long years since the Government promised action on pavement parking – and still, nothing.

5 years after the Government promised to fix pavement parking, we marked the “anniversary” with cake, candles & a giant card, Everything except the progress everyone was promised. Blind & partially sighted people are still at risk. Write to your MP: https://f.mtr.cool/jkdxpmteyo

I’m Tom, a visually impaired T-Level student and SEND advocate. The AAA Campaign pushes for inclusion in colleges through accessible materials, assistive tech, and staff awareness. Colleges can join the movement for equity in education by emailing: [email protected].

In #London tomorrow? Want to experience the latest low vision and sight related tech? Join Sydney and team at the free Sight Village event in the #ILEC Conference Centre in the Earl’s Court area of London today. For more info or to book your free tickets visit: https://f.mtr.cool/sxelvabsyn

Good news travels by bus! We've been shortlisted for a #UKBusAward for our #Bus Driver Vision Awareness Training, developed in collaboration with @cpt-uk.bsky.social,  @bususersuk.bsky.social, @brightonhovebuses.bsky.social  and #DVSA. Fingers crossed for 25 November!

Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol

Join our Access and Assistance for All youth champions in the latest episode of the AmplifyFE podcast.  Listen to Charlotte, Tim, Zehra and Tom explain the campaign.  https://f.mtr.cool/kivvsdunmd

There's still time to register for today's Let's Talk Jobs Webinar. Sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/yncowbshty   #JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment #SkillsForWork

This #TrusteeWeek 2025, we are shining a spotlight on the 9 brilliant trustees at Thomas Pocklington Trust who bring a wealth of experience and passion to ensure TPT punches above its weight.  Thank you for your hard work — together, we are championing lived experience and driving positive change.

Focusing on applications and interviews and forgetting to take care of yourself in the process? Join Dr Beverley Duguid to learn practical ways to remain confident and resilient in our webinar. Monday 10 Nov at 2 pm   Register: tinyurl.com/mu7nm6p4 #EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment

Listen to Selvi and hear how Area 3 of the #CFVI helped her articulate her needs in different education. Watch, share and help us #UnlockEducation for all. https://f.mtr.cool/dtxhhxrmjx #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation #Blindness #VisionImpairment

Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education.  Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij #StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation

Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol

Sight Loss Councils attended Govia Thameslink Railway's parliamentary event with @pocklington.bsky.social to share our work to #MakeRailAccessible; creating audio guides, outreach, & station assessments. Great to see the launch of GTR’s Social Impact report & meet other inspiring community projects!

Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education.  Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij #StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation

Meet Zehra, a blind 2nd-year Law student & AAA Campaign Champion! Assistive tech gave her independence, confidence & top grades. Now she’s raising awareness about accessibility & helping others unlock their potential. Read her contribution at a parliamentary event here: https://f.mtr.cool/monsvozswf

AI is reshaping education, but what does this mean for blind and partially sighted learners? Join TPT and VIEW on Monday 10 November, 4–5:30pm, for a jargon-free session exploring how AI can support learners and professionals alike. Register now: Registration link

“E-bikes are fast, often silent, and #blind and #PartiallySighted people can’t see them - making collisions hard to avoid. No one should feel unsafe stepping outside." West Yorkshire SLC backs plans to ban e-bikes from parts of Briggate. 🎧 bit.ly/4nMpWxK (07.07am at 1h 07m into #BBC recording)

Fantastic resource for #BlindAndPartiallySighted cane users. #VisionImpairment #Blindness #Accessibility #Mobility

Easy peasy!

In exactly 1 month, Retina UK will be the focus of a BBC Lifeline Appeal on BBC One. 📺 Save the date of Sunday 16 November 2025 and spread the word with your family and friends about our exciting appeal. 👪 Sign up for a reminder: https://retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/bbc-lifeline-appeal. ⭐

Join us for Tech Friday 2.0 on 14 November, 11am–1pm at the Pocklington Hub, London! Explore the new We WALK 2 Smart Cane with AI, GPS & obstacle detection, plus try Meta glasses. Limited places, sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/yqkspqrikm

#Vacancy - Last chance to apply to join North East Sensory Services as Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. • Salary:£38,362 - £42,326 per year • Hours: 36.25 hours per week • Contract: Permanent • Location: Dundee • Closing date: 15 October https://visionary.org.uk/vacancies/

"Here, let me help you!" — it’s something people often say when they see someone who is blind or partially sighted. But being guided without asking first isn’t always helpful. LOOK Mentor Project Officer Maria shares why consent matters and how to offer support the right way. #VisionAwarenessMonth

We've got a UK Sight Loss Sector Starter Pack for up to date news on developments for #Blind & #PartiallySighted people. Want to join? Comment or DM us. #Disability #Accessibility #SightLoss #Charity #NonProfit

Today at 2pm we’re hosting our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar to help you tackle interview nerves and shine. Drawing from his media background, Patrick will join our Employment team to share tips on confidence, communication and presentation. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/wyolkuxnlh

If accessibility had its own league table, where would your club stand? ⚽ Arsenal, Spurs, City & Brighton are top of the game, but some clubs are still in the relegation zone. Who makes your Champions League spots for inclusion, and who’s fighting the drop? #Accessibilit

On Friday 17 October, Family Fund is hosting a free webinar to help families prepare their young person for the move from education into work. Hear from TPT’s Aaron Lee & Guide Dogs Tech team. Gain advice, tools & confidence for next steps. Sign up https://f.mtr.cool/glaobgicrz

Nervous about interviews? Join our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar, Monday 13 October, 2pm. Guest speaker Patrick will join our Employment team to share tips on confidence, communication & self-presentation to help you shine. Sign up  https://f.mtr.cool/dvllxlyusi

Day 5 of #CFVIWeek: we’re closing by sharing the voices of young people. From blogs and videos to conference talks, our CFVI Champions show how the framework can transform VI education. Hear their stories and insights here: https://f.mtr.cool/vollmuenyx

We are proud with @pocklington.bsky.social to be runners-up in the ‘Personalisation of Care’ category at the Picker Experience Network Awards with @bhamcommunity.bsky.social! Huge thanks to our team & volunteers working to #MakeHealthAccessible 💙 #InclusiveHealthcare #SightLossCouncils

Fair care means accessible info. The new NHS framework supports that. Health pros: visit our Professionals’ Hub to learn how to use the AIS and better support blind and partially sighted patients: https://f.mtr.cool/rfhkbrhhul

Day 1 of #CFVIWeek! 🎉 Our Education Policy Manager Lucy kicks off with how the Curriculum Framework for Children & Young People with Vision Impairment is making an impact locally & nationally. Watch, share & help us reach key decision makers!

We’re excited to welcome George & Ben from AllAble as speakers at STEP Together! They’ll run a workshop on preparing for education with a disability, covering support & strategies to thrive. Join us Sat 11 Oct 2025. Register: https://f.mtr.cool/cqyvugvbfj

Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is the most common cause of childhood vision impairment in the UK, yet many face barriers to support. This #CVIAwarenessMonth, we stand with those living with CVI. Find support via CVI Society: https://f.mtr.cool/czgnzmxvqy #CVIAwareness #VisionImpairment

Buses connect communities, but only if everyone can use them. This Catch the Bus Month, we’ve launched training in collaboration with CPT and DVSA to help drivers make journeys accessible for blind & partially sighted people. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/owfvzlldfr

The new AIS framework aims to improve access for blind and partially sighted people. Health and care staff: visit our Professionals’ Hub to learn how to apply it and communicate more effectively with your patients: https://f.mtr.cool/wccxjhdsoy

Don’t miss the Devon in Sight Conference in Exeter this Thursday! Stop by the TPT stand to meet Maria and learn how our employment team helps blind and partially sighted people build skills and careers while celebrating 100 years of sight loss support. #DevonInSight100 #EmploymentSupport