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Read more about this newly launched project and how you can help.

Improving the service to our users by going digital with this interesting round-up of South London events.

Find out the latest news on the 'Three Tenners' challenge raising funds for sight loss charities

Find out what our Chief Executive has to say about Pocklington's progress.

A new tool which will help housing schemes provide for people with sight loss.

We are inviting calls for proposals from suitably qualified researchers on two new research topics.

New 'embodiment' research seeks to reveal the 'lived experience' of sight loss in older age.

Help us to make sure every blind and partially sighted person has access to the same range of information, advice and practical support by taking part in 'Seeing it my way'.

Don't miss the opportunity to read and comment on our Chief Executive's latest blog

Sarah Buchanan has been appointed Research Director with immediate effect.

Our new 2011 Impact Report is now available for you to read.

We'd love to hear your views on our future strategy - so don't miss our Chief Executive's latest blog.

Better lighting at home can make a dramatic difference to people's lives. Come and learn more at one of our forthcoming courses.

Find out more about this growing sport by watching two video clips demonstrating what it's all about.

Our service users make the most of a unique opportunity to design unusual tennis racquets to celebrate 125 years of Wimbledon

The latest issue of the collaborative publication on social research projects in the area of sight loss. Read more about developments in treatment for wet and dry AMD, impact of government cuts on visual impairment service provision and issues affecting education and employment opportunities for people with sight loss.

Visually impaired people are at risk in their own homes because of a lack of home safety services that could protect them.

An opportunity to watch our video demonstrating lighting improvements made for Pocklington tenants and residents.

Pocklington is taking part in an exhibition at the National Care Homes Congress with a poster which gives tips on how to improve detection of sight loss and residents' quality of life.

As proud sponsors of National Eye Health Week, Pocklington is happy to announce new work on the importance of good eye health for care home residents.

Pocklington Place opens its doors to the local community on Thursday 16th June.

Our Stourbridge Resource Centre is marking national Carers' Week with an event on Monday 13 June where carers of blind and partially sighted people can network and learn more about our new carers' support group.

Read more about this key challenge for telephone support services in our latest Research Discussion Paper.

We are thrilled to be able to announce that Bronwen has won the online voting competition for the prestigious Dudley Borough Council Mayor's Award.

Bronwen Hall, Co-ordinator of the Pocklington-produced Black Country Talking Newspaper and Magazine has won the online voting competition for the prestigious Stourbridge Mayor's Award

The Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group, a coalition of leading charities which includes Pocklington, has released a report summarising the presentations and discussions delivered at their recent conference.

Local authorities use 'hearsay and assumptions' to develop shared space traffic schemes, but fail to engage early with people with sight loss, says Pocklington's new report on the subject.

Our Resource Centre in the West Midlands has successfully achieved funding for expansion of its home support service for people with sight loss.

New research discussion paper sets new challenge to discover what specific lighting works best for different forms of sight loss.

The 2010 Annual Review outlines how Pocklington works with people with sight loss. It sets out our activities and achievements over the last year and our plans for the forthcoming year.

Peter Corbett, the current Deputy Chief Executive, takes over as Chief Executive on 1 January 2011.

Recently published guidelines relating to sight tests among people with dementia go some of the way to addressing the specific needs of this group. However, there is still a long way to go in terms of improving the provision of eye care services and optimising the visual health of this group, says a new study published by us today.

Read the latest news from Thomas Pocklington Trust.

Members of the UK’s “oldest old” – the fastest growing and most vulnerable sector of the UK population – often struggle to have lives worth living, says a new study released today

Following our recent Investors in People reassessment in July this year, we are proud to be able to say we have been recognised in the new ‘Bronze’ category.

New dementia network will help make sight loss visible in dementia care

Our latest research publications explore social inclusion, social circumstances and the quality of life of visually impaired older people.

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.

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'

Our newly published Annual Review outlines our achievements and activities during the year 2008/09. It also sets out some of our objectives for the year ahead.

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.

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

New study confirms sight loss is an emotional trauma but support is seriously neglected.

In our latest Good Practice Guide, learn how to make home improvements count - six easy steps to safe homes for older people with sight loss.

This booklet has been produced by Thomas Pocklington Trust and RNIB. It seeks to demonstrate good lighting practice by giving ideas, hints and tips on how to light your home more effectively.

New research identifies those most vulnerable to undetected sight loss and suggests ways that GPs and practice nurses could help reach those at risk.

New study exposes failings in long-term support for sight loss

Eye Care for People from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities - New Guide highlights need for long-term projects

New research reveals that mental health professionals fail to recognise the importance of sight loss in dementia.

Thomas Pocklington Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2008.