Celebrating LGBTQAI+ history month at SeeAbility and our commitment to supporting LGBTQAI+ colleagues and people we support

Interviewing someone is always a bit nerve-wracking, but for those with autism, learning disabilities, or sight loss, the process can be even more challenging. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to make the interview process more inclusive and accessible, setting everyone up for success.

We want to change how people with learning disabilities get eye care support in their local communities. Rebecca, one of SeeAbility's Eye Care Champion, worked hard to change the story in Bury.

Scott Watkin BEM, who has lived experience of learning disability, is determined to ensure the new NHS 10 year plan includes people with learning disabilities. He gives reaction to the news that the NHS will drop a key target for GP annual health checks for people with learning disabilities.

In 2024, SeeAbility recruited two new trustees, Michael Smith and Keith Valentine, who have lived experience of sight loss. We spoke to them about why they wanted to join the Board of SeeAbility and the valuable insights their lived experience will bring.

Active support is a way of working that helps people gain confidence and independence. Tapiwa, a support worker at Dorset Supported Living, shares how Active Support makes a real difference to the people he supports.

Bill, a support worker at SeeAbility, blogs about our active support approach and how it empowers people in everyday life.

On the International Day of Education, Tina Harvey, OBE, who led the outstanding Perseid School until August 2023, offers her thoughts on the changes to the NHS Special Schools Eye Care Service

For many people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss, staying healthy means getting the right support from health care services. In this blog our Listen Up! Team member Sue discusses her experiences of getting healthy.

Yesterday, the government announced a series of employment reforms, detailing how to ‘Get Britain Working’. But how are people with learning disabilities impacted by these new reforms?

Lisa Hopkins, CEO at SeeAbility blogs on the fallout from the Autumn 2024 Budget for social care and charities.

Our Head of Eye Care and Vision, Lisa Donaldson, reflects on news of NHS plans for the long-awaited rollout of the NHS special schools eye care service, and how vital it is for children with learning disabilities to get the right service in place.