Applications to be a @lookuk.bsky.social mentor close 17 December. Don't miss out your chance to apply now: www.look-uk.org/join-the-loo...

As communicators, we play an important role in creating comms that are inclusive. As we wrap up 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how we communicate and explore ways to improve. Our #AccessibleComms resource, drawing on sector expertise, is a great place to start: bit.ly/43AX6ro

Confused by TUPE?🤔 It’s a complex area, but essential for social sector employers dealing with service transfers. Our latest blog cuts through the jargon to help you manage the process fairly and legally✅️ Read more: www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/tupe-fo...

Thanks to everyone who joined our "Ask the Expert" webinar with Professor Marcela Votruba! If you missed it (or want to watch again), the full webinar is available.   Watch or listen here: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/webinar-ask-the-expert-with-professor-marcela-votruba/

In our latest #podcast Catherine Eadie chats with Dr Luis Soares of University of Edinburgh about why mental health often stays invisible at work, and how pace, pressure and output-driven cultures quietly undermine wellbeing. pod.co/inside-out-mental-he... #WorkplaceWellbeing

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 28 Jan, 10.30AM to 11.45AM Unlocking the Potential of AI Wearable Technology Speakers from Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, Outlookers, Braillists Foundation and Guide Dogs UK Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 22 Jan, 1.30PM to 2.30PM The Eye Care Support Pathway for Children and Young People with a vision impairment in England With Alexander Clarke and Eleanor Briggs from Guide Dogs UK Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 13 January, 10 AM to 11 AM Vision Collaborative Scotland – Rehab and Hab – join this session to find out more With Susan Shippey, Chair of Vision Collaborative Scotland Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Join us in our NEW, FREE events for members in January: • 13th, Vision Collaborative Scotland – Rehab and Hab • 22nd, The Eye Care Support Pathway for Children and Young People with a VI in England • 28th, Unlocking the Potential of AI Wearable Tech Find out more: https://visionary.org.uk/events/

Forth Valley Sensory Centre brought festive cheer with their annual Christmas fayre and raised almost £2000 to support their vital work. Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/sensory-loss-charitys-winter-fayre-raises-nearly-2000/ #fundraising

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 28 Jan, 10.30AM to 11.45AM Unlocking the Potential of AI Wearable Technology Speakers from Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, Outlookers, Braillists Foundation and Guide Dogs UK Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 22 Jan, 1.30PM to 2.30PM The Eye Care Support Pathway for Children and Young People with a vision impairment in England With Alexander Clarke and Eleanor Briggs from Guide Dogs UK Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 13 January, 10 AM to 11 AM Vision Collaborative Scotland – Rehab and Hab – join this session to find out more With Susan Shippey, Chair of Vision Collaborative Scotland Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Join us in our NEW, FREE events for members in January: • 13th, Vision Collaborative Scotland – Rehab and Hab • 22nd, The Eye Care Support Pathway for Children and Young People with a VI in England • 28th, Unlocking the Potential of AI Wearable Tech Find out more: https://visionary.org.uk/events/

MenoMinds is offering a fully funded 3-hour online course on the psychological impact of menopause🌱 Designed specifically for: 👉Self-employed women 👉Women in SMEs (<50 staff) Get practical tools and wellbeing support at no cost. Sign up today: www.menominds.co.uk

A thriving community of RNIB gamers across Scotland and Northern Ireland mark their fifth anniversary. The group helps build friendships and campaign for better inclusion in the mainstream gaming industry. Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/blind-gaming-group-levels-up-at-five-years/

Epic Dungeons & Dragons quest brings fun and friendship to people at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, tackling loneliness and isolation which can be associated with sight and/or hearing loss. Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/epic-dungeons-dragons-quest-held-at-forth-valley-sensory-centre/

#Vacancy Great opportunity as Sight Loss Support Officer at Berkshire Vision https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/sight-loss-support-officer-part-time-fixed-term-to-december-2026/#VacancyClosing date: Wednesday 04 February 2026 Location: Reading Hours: 15h per week Salary: £25,564.50 per annum

#Vacancy Great opportunity as Vision Support Specialist at North East Sensory Services https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/vision-rehabilitation-specialist-9/#VacancyClosing date: Wednesday 14 January 2026 Location: Dundee Hours: 36.25 hours per week Salary: £38,362 - £42,326

#LastDay for exciting vacancy opportunity at RSBC - Invitation to Tender: External Evaluator for Eye Connect Cymru Project. Closing date 7 December https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/invitation-to-tender-external-evaluator-for-eye-connect-cymru-project/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 13 January, 10 AM to 11 AM Vision Collaborative Scotland – Rehab and Hab – join this session to find out more With Susan Shippey, Chair of Vision Collaborative Scotland Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Calling Visionary - Linking sight loss charities members - Open now, @fightforsight.bsky.social Digital Fund tackles digital inclusion and employment opportunities. Closing date is 6 Jan. https://www.fightforsight.org.uk/apply-for-funding/apply-for-social-change-funding/the-digital-inclusion-fund/

An inspiring collaboration with Kingston Association for the Blind and Veolia UK makes bins accessible for visually impaired people whilst also providing access to environmental project grants. Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/making-bins-accessible/

#LastDay for this exciting opportunity as a #Trustee at Henshaws Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 Location: Yorkshire / Manchester / Remote (not site specific) https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/henshaws-trustee/

#LastDay for exciting vacancy opportunity at Vision Support - Deafblind Communicator Guide. Closing date 1 December https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/deafblind-communicator-guide-2/

Out now November newsletter with updates from the sight loss sector! We're talking Charities Against Hate, Forth Valley Sensory Centre's mental health partnership, Thomas Pocklington Trust's new Young Voices programme and more! Read on our Knowledge Hub (members only): https://www.visionary.org.uk

#ExcitingVacancy at RSBC - Invitation to Tender: External Evaluator for Eye Connect Cymru Project. Closing date 7 December https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/invitation-to-tender-external-evaluator-for-eye-connect-cymru-project/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 13 January, 10 AM to 11 AM Vision Collaborative Scotland – Rehab and Hab – join this session to find out more With Susan Shippey, Chair of Vision Collaborative Scotland Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

See RNIB's new resource: Eye Care Support Pathway - Adopt, Integrate, Implement. Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/the-eye-care-support-pathway-adopt-integrate-implement-document-complements-the-main-pathway-report-and-defines-the-key-pathway-principles-and-calls-to-action-for-the-nhs/

#LastWeek for this exciting opportunity as a #Trustee at @Henshaws Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 Location: Yorkshire / Manchester / Remote (not site specific) https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/henshaws-trustee/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 13 January, 10 AM to 11 AM Vision Collaborative Scotland – Rehab and Hab – join this session to find out more With Susan Shippey, Chair of Vision Collaborative Scotland Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Forth Valley Sensory Centre unveils new Breathing Space bench in partnership with charity Breathing Space to provide a quiet, welcoming place for reflection, or start a conversation about #MentalHealth. https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/local-sensory-centre-unveils-new-breathing-space-bench/

#ExcitingVacancy at Vision Support - Deafblind Communicator Guide. Closing date 1 December https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/deafblind-communicator-guide-2/

Get your FREE copy of "Scotland’s Stories: Friendship" book! An audio edition of the book's also available for Book Week Scotland ( 17-23 Nov), produced in partnership with RNIB and Scottish Book Trust. https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/scottish-stories-come-to-life-in-audio/

#LastDay for these exciting vacancies at MySight York - Fundraiser opportunity and Impact and Finance Officer. Closing date 21 November! https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/impact-and-finance-office/ https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/fundraiser-4/#LastDay

#LastDay for exciting vacancy opportunity at Henshaws: - CYP Enablement Officer (14 hours) - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/cyp-enablement-officer-14-hours/ - CYP Enablement Officer (14 hours) - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/cyp-enablement-officer-21-hours/#LastDay Closing date 21 Nov

#ExcitingVacancy at RSBC - Invitation to Tender: External Evaluator for Eye Connect Cymru Project. Closing date 7 December https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/invitation-to-tender-external-evaluator-for-eye-connect-cymru-project/

#Trustee Opportunity at @Henshaws Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 Location: Yorkshire / Manchester / Remote (not site specific) https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/henshaws-trustee/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 18 Nov, 11AM to 12PM Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) and the paediatric pathway – Where does CBS sit? With Judith Potts and Nina Chesworth at Esme's Umbrella #Children #YoungPeople Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW session, FREE for Visionary members: 17 Nov, 2 PM to 3 PM The Eye Care Support Pathway two years on – transforming eye care pathways. With Rob Cooper at RNIB Improving patient support and looking to the future. Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 18 Nov, 11AM to 12PM Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) and the paediatric pathway – Where does CBS sit? With Judith Potts and Nina Chesworth at Esme's Umbrella #Children #YoungPeople Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Many congratulations to Esme's Umbrella who are celebrating their 10th anniversary! Find out more Esme's Umbrella and the support they offer for Charles Bonnet Syndrome: https://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/ #CharlesBonnetSyndromeDay #CBSDay

We're celebrating Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Day, 16 Nov to raise awareness of this condition which causes hallucinations in children and adults with a vision impairment. Find out more about CBS at Esme's Umbrella and the support they offer: https://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/ #CBSDay

Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members: 18 Nov, 11AM to 12PM Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) and the paediatric pathway – Where does CBS sit? With Judith Potts and Nina Chesworth at Esme's Umbrella #Children #YoungPeople Register: https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

Join @lookuk.bsky.social and @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk for a powerful and informative online panel discussion exploring Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) on 17 November, 7pm to 8.30pm. This event is FREE! Register here: www.look-uk.org/understandin... #CharlesBonnetSyndromeDay #CBSDay

Many congratulations to Esme's Umbrella who are celebrating their 10th anniversary! Find out more about CBS at Esme's Umbrella and support offered: https://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/ #CharlesBonnetSyndromeDay #CBSDay

We'll be celebrating Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Day on 16 Nov to raise awareness of this condition which causes hallucinations in children and adults with a vision impairment. Find out more about CBS at Esme's Umbrella and support offered: https://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/ #CBSDay

#ExcitingVacancies at Vision Support - Deafblind Communicator Guide. Closing date 1 December https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/deafblind-communicator-guide-2/

#ExcitingVacancies at Henshaws: - CYP Enablement Officer (14 hours) - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/cyp-enablement-officer-14-hours/ - CYP Enablement Officer (14 hours) - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/cyp-enablement-officer-21-hours/#ExcitingVacancies Closing date 21 November

#ExcitingVacancy at RSBC - Invitation to Tender: External Evaluator for Eye Connect Cymru Project. Closing date 7 December https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/invitation-to-tender-external-evaluator-for-eye-connect-cymru-project/