Thomas Pocklington Trust

Welcome to Thomas Pocklington Trust

Thomas Pocklington Trust is a leading provider of housing, care and support services for people with sight loss in the UK.

We also fund research and development on sight-loss issues, and publish reports and guidance to support those with visual impairments.

Latest news

All Wales Visual Impairment Database

New research suggests rules for sight loss registration are 'not fit for purpose'.

22 June 2010

New lighting framework

In a new framework document, Pocklington and eleven professional bodies call for lighting to be acknowledged as a vital aid for sight and to be a routine consideration in health and social care and housing.

21 June 2010

Good Practice Guide 5

The latest in our Good Practice Guide series is just published, entitled 'Good Housing Design - Lighting: a practical guide to improving lighting in existing homes'

21 June 2010

Job vacancies

Our current vacancies are advertised online, along with online application forms.

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteering can be rewarding and fun. Current opportunities include a driver in Roehampton, an arts and crafts workshop leader in Birmingham and a pianist in Plymouth.