Louise Gow, who is delivering the Service as part of a SeeAbility eye care team, and who is also Clinical lead for eye health and low vision at RNIB, explains why working with younger children in special schools offers a crucial window of opportunity to prevent sight loss. 

Professor Kathyrn Saunders, was part of the NHS working group on behalf of the College of Optometrists. As a leading subject matter expert on paediatric eye care at Ulster University she provides the context for working in all special schools, and shares her dismay that the future of the Service is uncertain. 

Professionals involved in the new NHS Service share how different disciplines in eye care are coming together, and how the expertise of Dispensing Opticians has been crucial for so many children seen in special schools.

“Now I don’t have the stress or guilt of forcing Jeremy to go to hospital, or taking him out of school for his appointments. It’s not fair for the NHS to introduce a Service then leave its future hanging in the balance.”

Two special school leaders talk of how bringing eye care into special schools has been made such a difference for their pupils, with children now being able to make the most of their special education.  

Parents have been sharing their views on how the Service has helped overcome the challenges of getting suitably adjusted eye care, with some children being able to see properly for the first time in their special education. With the future of the Service uncertain, it is important that parents voices are heard. 

Join us for a magical evening of festivities, fundraising and entertainment at the Leatherhead Theatre to help raise funds for SeeAbility this Christmas!

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.

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.

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