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

Annual Review 2008/09

Our newly published Annual Review outlines our achievements and activities during the year 2008/09, as well as setting out some of our objectives for the year ahead.

Specialist training on lighting the homes of people with sight loss

A series of one day training courses will enable rehabilitation workers, occupational therapists and housing officers to undertake full lighting audits and develop a detailed specification for lighting adaptations.

Two new studies show dementia care fails people with sight loss

A sensory model of care practice should be developed, after two new studies revealed a widespread failing to acknowledge the importance of sight loss.

Current vacancies

Find details of our latest job vacancies and apply for positions online.

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.