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General news from Thomas Pocklington Trust

Blind tennis
Blind tennis
Find out more about this growing sport by watching two video clips demonstrating what it's all about.
3 August 2011
 
Anyone for tennis?
Anyone for tennis?
Our service users make the most of a unique opportunity to design unusual tennis racquets to celebrate 125 years of Wimbledon
1 August 2011
 
Who has poor sight in your care home?
Who has poor sight in your care home?
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.
15 June 2011
 
Bronwen Hall wins Mayor's Award
Bronwen Hall wins Mayor's Award
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.
30 March 2011
 
Neglect of sight loss impacts strongly on quality of life for our 'oldest old', says new research
Neglect of sight loss impacts strongly on quality of life for our 'oldest old', says new research
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
29 October 2010
 
Investors in People
Investors in People
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.
27 October 2010
 
Pocklington signs new Dementia Action Alliance
Pocklington signs new Dementia Action Alliance
New dementia network will help make sight loss visible in dementia care
26 October 2010
 
New research publications
New research publications
Our latest research publications explore social inclusion, social circumstances and the quality of life of visually impaired older people.
18 August 2010
 
Annual Review 2008/09
Annual Review 2008/09
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.
19 January 2010
 
Two new studies show dementia care fails people with sight loss
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.
29 October 2009
 
50 years of Thomas Pocklington Trust
50 years of Thomas Pocklington Trust
Thomas Pocklington Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2008.
20 June 2008