In October we were lucky enough to hold a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester.

This week we unveil our new strategy for 2022-2027 and we're so excited to share all our exciting and ambitious plans for the future. But we're also so proud of what we've achieved in the last five year strategy. The last five years have taught us that, even in the face of extreme challenges, we can all achieve great things, both personally and across the charity.

Having an eye test is something I never got round to doing. I didn’t think it was important especially as I thought my eyes were fine. But since joining SeeAbility in 2019, when I was 19 years old, I learnt how important having an eye test was and especially as I’m promoting eye care, I needed the experience for myself.  

As this is National Eye Health Week, I want to tell you why eye care is important to me and why it matters for everyone who has a learning disability.  

The Easy Eye Care service lets people have longer eye tests or several shorter appointments if they need them with local opticians who have had special training.  

Today for National Eye Health Week the theme is Kids' Vision. It’s a great chance to highlight the vital importance of supporting children with learning disabilities, who are 28 times more likely to have a sight problem than other children, but much less likely to get the eye care they need.  

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and our thoughts and condolences are with her family at this difficult time.

Our message to the new government.

How Brighton and Hove Albion FC went the extra mile for accessibility.

As the school year ends, the SeeAbility special schools eye care team has been gathering evidence on the impact that eye care makes for children with learning disabilities.

Charlotte is the new SeeAbility Influencer. Read her story in her words.