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"It's changed our lives" - My time volunteering at SeeAbility

"When the suggestion, “Why not volunteer?” was made to me at my original interview, little did I know how much being involved at SeeAbility would change both our lives." Read more

Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Kat Akass

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Celebrating two of our most loyal volunteers

Celebrating two of our most loyal volunteers

We're celebrating two of our volunteers who have given their time to us for over 20 years Read more

Published: 27th September, 2019

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Kat Akass

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19 years a volunteer

19 years a volunteer

Ruth has been volunteering at SeeAbility since 1998! Read more

Published: 9th July, 2015

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Harrison Moss

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  • Norville Optician (Gloucester)

    65 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1PN
    Manager: Rachel Garrigan
    01452522033
    [email protected]
    www.norville-opticins.co.uk/contact-gloucester

    • Wheelchair access into the practice and examination room
    • Wheelchair access into the examination room
    • Extended appointment times
    • Eye test split into separate visits
    • Disabled or blue badge parking available nearby

  • Our ‘journey to the jab’

    Our ‘journey to the jab’

    Everyone is talking about the Covid vaccine, but what has the experience been like for people with disabilities?

  • Grace's story

    Grace's story

    Finally getting the eye care she needed, Grace is now living the life she dreamed of.

  • M Shepherd Optometrist (Norfolk)

    1 Cooper Court, The Street, Long Stratton, Norfolk, NR15 2XG
    Manager: Gus Evans
    01508532669
    [email protected]
    www.mshepherdoptometrist.com

    • Wheelchair access into the practice and examination room
    • Wheelchair access into the examination room
    • Extended appointment times
    • Eye test split into separate visits

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    Through our accommodation and support services, we provide highly specialist support for people with learning disabilities and autism, many of whom have sight loss. SeeAbility helps families and people with the transition from home or college. SeeAbility also champions eye care for people with learning disabilities.

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    SeeAbility is a 220-year-old charity with a vast history. It was established in 1799 by four philanthropists in London. Past patrons include Princess Diana and currently The Duchess of Gloucester.

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