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Wilberforce Trust

@wilberforceyork

York based charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss.

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linkhttps://www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk/ calendar_today24-01-2013 03:46:53

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Deafblind UK (@deafblinduk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you seen today's #GoogleDoodle? Oskar Picht invented the first #braille typewriter and spent his life helping blind people to have access to quality education, state-of-the-art technology, and equal opportunities. doodles.google/doodle/celebra…

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Its #EyeWeek this week and we will be sharing posts and resources from Eye Health Week Its really important to have regular eye checks, not only does it look at your eye health and vision it can also detect other health conditions like diabetes.

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From spending time outdoors to eating a rainbow of colourful fruit and veg there are lots of ways you can help keep kids’ eyes healthy. Find out more here tinyurl.com/Kids-Eye-Health #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

From spending time outdoors to eating a rainbow of colourful fruit and veg there are lots of ways you can help keep kids’ eyes healthy. Find out more here 
tinyurl.com/Kids-Eye-Health
#EyeWeek #VisionMatters
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Its a busy week for us with conferences and events. Yesterday the activities and YorSensory Team attended Queen Alexandra Charity #SightVillage and today and tomorrow our CEO, Ellie, is at the Visionary conference.

Its a busy week for us with conferences and events. Yesterday the activities and YorSensory Team attended <a href="/QAC_Official/">Queen Alexandra Charity</a> #SightVillage and today and tomorrow our CEO, Ellie, is at the <a href="/visionary_uk/">Visionary</a> conference.
Eye Health Week (@myvisionmatters) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sight tests are FREE for all over 60s as they are paid for by the NHS. Ask at your local opticians for more information. #AgeingEyes #LiveWellForLonger #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

Sight tests are FREE for all over 60s as they are paid for by the NHS. Ask at your local opticians for more information. #AgeingEyes #LiveWellForLonger #VisionMatters #EyeWeek
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We were excited to see all the new technology, including the uses of AI at the Sight Village Leeds exhibition this week. These new advances can be game changers for those with a VI.

Applefields School (@applefieldsschl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Applefields School is looking to recruit a teacher to work in our complex Autism provision from 1st January 2025. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and dynamic professional to work in this secondary generic special school.

Mental Health Foundation (@mentalhealth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day! A simple conversation can make all the difference to someone struggling with their mental health. This World Mental Health Day why not start the conversation and show you care? What will you be doing for #WMHD2024? Let us know below!

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day!

A simple conversation can make all the difference to someone struggling with their mental health. This World Mental Health Day why not start the conversation and show you care?

What will you be doing for #WMHD2024? Let us know below!
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On Monday 11th November we're holding a curry and quiz night at The Parvin in Haxby! Join us for a fun night with great food and company and help us raise some money!

On Monday 11th November we're holding a curry and quiz night at The Parvin in Haxby!

Join us for a fun night with great food and company and help us raise some money!
Mind (@mindcharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help. Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind. You could also try 👇 PAPYRUS Hopeline: 0800 068 4141 Text SHOUT 85258 Shout Samaritans CALM The Mix

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help.

Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind.

You could also try 👇

<a href="/PAPYRUS_Charity/">PAPYRUS</a>  Hopeline: 0800 068 4141

Text SHOUT 85258 <a href="/GiveUsAShout/">Shout</a> 

<a href="/samaritans/">Samaritans</a> <a href="/theCALMzone/">CALM</a> <a href="/TheMixUK/">The Mix</a>
LOOK (@look_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that around 1 in 5 school-aged children has an undetected vision issue? That’s why getting your child’s eyes tested early is crucial This #WorldSightDay we are encouraging parents to join IAPB's pledge to Love Your Eyes, committing to have your child's eyes tested.

Did you know that around 1 in 5 school-aged children has an undetected vision issue? That’s why getting your child’s eyes tested early is crucial
This #WorldSightDay we are encouraging parents to join <a href="/IAPB1/">IAPB</a>'s pledge to Love Your Eyes, committing to have your child's eyes tested.
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WMHD24 is a time for us to reflect on the nature of our work, and how much good mental health matters to our staff. With this, we have decided to subscribe to the Mental Health at Work Commitment, which will help us integrate best practices into our to our approach to MHatW.

WMHD24 is a time for us to reflect on the nature of our work, and how much good mental health matters to our staff. With this, we have decided to subscribe to the Mental Health at Work Commitment, which will help us integrate best practices into our to our approach to MHatW.
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”I want a volunteer job - a paid one would be an extra bonus" That’s Elliot’s hope, and the reality for many young disabled people as they leave education But could a new House of Lords report help them build fulfilling careers? bit.ly/400zaxs

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This week marks #NationalBrailleWeek. Everyone is entitled to receiving care in an accessible way. That's why the Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all NHS organisations. Check out what you can do if your communication needs are not met. bit.ly/3rH3Hhr

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Great to see @rnib and M&S teaming up together again to make the fun and preparation of the lead up to Christmas accessible to more...