I can’t afford to lose PIP.
Scott Watkin BEM opens up about what the government’s proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could mean for him, and the anxieties that people with disabilities face.
News
Read news and blogs from the SeeAbility team, many of whom have lived experience of learning disabilities, autism or sight loss.
Four alternative ways to fundraise for SeeAbility
Fundraising isn’t all marathons, mountain climbs and bake sales - anything you’re interested in can be harnessed for its fundraising potential!
Self-Advocacy: Confidence in having my voice heard
We speak with Matt about how his life has changed since he joined the SeeAbility Listen Up! Team
Disability benefit cuts – let’s make sure it’s not a done deal!
Scott Watkin BEM, SeeAbility’s Head of Engagement, gives his thoughts on the recent disability benefit reforms.
How to make job interviews more inclusive
How to make the interview process more inclusive and accessible, setting everyone up for success.
Improving access to eye care in Bury
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.
We are being forgotten: Is the NHS planning to ignore people with learning disabilities?
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.
SeeAbility's new trustees on the importance of lived experience
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.
All about active support: A blog from Tapiwa
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.
Empowering lives through active support: A blog from Bill
Bill, a support worker at SeeAbility, blogs about our active support approach and how it empowers people in everyday life.
NHS special schools eye care – why are lessons not being learnt?
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
Getting into a healthy debate!
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.