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SSW skydive success!
You may be aware that an intrepid group of SSW staff headed off for a sponsored skydive recently. Below are some of the photos taken before, during and after the
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You may be aware that an intrepid group of SSW staff headed off for a sponsored skydive recently. Below are some of the photos taken before, during and after the
With the growth in demand for our tech support service, we’ve increased the number of staff that can assist members. This month we’re pleased to welcome Tom Hamblin to the
by Ali Bates, Tech Advisor July is Disability Pride Month. For us in the disabled community, it is a time to encourage self-acceptance and embrace our disabilities. I, for one,
The RNIB has launched a campaign to put pressure on the Government to provide urgent support for blind and partially sighted people during the cost of living crisis. You can support
The UK Health Security Agency has produced a poster with tips to help you ‘Beat the Heat’ during heatwaves. You can see the English language version below and it
What is Optical Character Recognition (OCR)? OCR is the process of converting an image of printed or handwritten text into electronic form. This technology is used heavily in the mailing
Are you looking after someone who couldn’t manage without your help? If so, you’ll know caring can be wonderfully rewarding but also stressful – and that it’s difficult sometimes to
A new text-based service is available for anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stressed. Text SHOUT to 85258 to start a free, confidential text conversation with a trained volunteer, who can
Sunday 17th July is Disability Awareness Day. If you’re up near Warrington you might like to take part in the world’s largest ‘not for profit’ voluntary-led disability exhibition, held annually
We are delighted to be part of this month’s Tesco Community Grants Scheme. The scheme gives SSW the chance to secure valuable funds, in this case to support our mental
SSW recently welcomed a work experience student to the team: Ella, from Davison High School. Here’s her account of her time spent at SSW: Hi, I’m Ella and I am
The tech team at SSW have recognised that some SSW members may wish to experience the benefits of using a smart speaker at home without committing to the initial financial
by Ali Bates, SSW Tech Advisor One of the consequences of dealing with sight loss is losing the ability to read a regular book. The font can be too
You may have noticed that a large square has appeared on the SSW news and events newsletters recently with the words ‘Scan Me’ next to it. This square is known
As part of our Art Class, members have been making quoits to be used by other members when they come to our Boccia days. The group also made a planter
We are aware that some members have needed to hand in their driving licenses due to sight loss and, with many people’s passports expiring during COVID, a number of people
by James Langley, SSW Events Coordinator I wanted to share an interesting visit I had to the opticians recently. I have congenital nystagmus and ocular albinism and have not had
by Ali Bates, SSW Tech Advisor It’s Mental Health Awareness week and the theme this year is loneliness. Loneliness is something that one in four of us suffer with
One of SSW’s key objectives is to ensure the wellbeing of our members and their close family and carers. We are currently exploring the feasibility of two new services and
The SSW Board set up an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 5th April to propose a change to the Constitution aimed at enabling SSW to respond to requests for help
by Chris Green, Tech Advisor We’ve all encountered individuals that have attempted to gain sensitive information from us to commit fraudulent activity. You will have received calls from people pretending
Have you ever heard of a condition called visual stress? It might sound like it’s to do with tired eyes from too much screen time, but actually it’s not related
As we start to enjoy the arrival of Spring with any luck the sun will start shining through and give us warmer weather to enjoy the longer days. We’re all
SSW has been awarded £600 from the Adur and Worthing Trust, as part of Creative Commissions 2022, for its Platinum Jubilee Community Art Project. The aim of the project is
Recipient of a Highly Commended Award in the RNIB Seeing Differently Awards 2022
Dry eyes is a fairly common condition and it occurs when there’s a problem with the tear production process or with the quality or quantity of tears produced. Women are
James Langley joined the SSW team in late 2021 as our Events Coordinator and Accessibility Tester. He also works for Blatchington Court Trust as a Leisure Development Officer. Outside of
by Chris Green, Tech Advisor There are so many different types of technology out there, it can be hard to keep up. In this series of blog posts, I’m going
If you’re after some new sunglasses this Spring (or, indeed, any time of the year!) check out the ranges we have available here at SSW. There are three brands available:
by Alison Bates, Tech Adviser March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Although there are a huge range of settings for work, we are generally becoming more reliant on digital technology.
by Alison Bates, SSW Tech Advisor Ok, so I will start off by saying I didn’t actually notice I am blind. Earlier this week I had an appointment with the
by Alison Bates, SSW Tech Advisor It is World Glaucoma Week 2022 and it gives me the opportunity to share my own life of living in denial that I have
In conjunction with a number of local artists we will be holding joint workshops for our members to produce large banners and crowns to be displayed in Rowlands Road, ready
Have you or a family member been diagnosed with sight loss? Share experiences with others in similar situations and find out about services available to you. SSW is pleased to
This February half term saw SSW team up with Look Sussex to host a family pancake and quiz day. Needless to say it was lots of fun, and everyone had
SSW members were treated to a day out at the South Downs Gun Club. This was a new activity for us and proved to be very popular! Members were expertly
Citizens Advice in West Sussex is offering appointments to specifically give advice around energy, from helping you understand your bills to advice on how you can reduce your costs as
With the aim of increasing the scope and capacity of our tech services, we’re delighted to introduce the newest member of the SSW team: Chris Green! Over to you Chris…
The Priority Services Register is a free support service to help people in vulnerable situations. Energy suppliers and network operators offer it. Each keeps their own register, although some share with
Healthwatch is undertaking a survey into the public’s experiences of using GP services, specifically in the last six months. Perhaps you can help by completing the survey? Who is
Did you know that you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance? You can get Attendance Allowance if you’ve reached State Pension age and you have a physical disability (including sensory
We are pleased to announce new chair dance classes at SSW, every Tuesday at 11am. The Divibe classes are run by Diane Lewis and will last 45 minutes, followed by
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select Sight Support Worthing as
A message from Katie… On 5th December we celebrate International Volunteer Day! This side of 2021 brings us to the end of another challenging year, but our volunteers have provided
apetito is the WSCC meals on wheels service, delivering a two-course hot nutritious meal into clients’ homes 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can choose from a
As winter is almost here, and with it the cold weather and icy pavements, it may be tricky to get out and about as much as usual. If this is
Blind Person’s Allowance is added to your yearly personal allowance. The allowance is £2520 for 2021/2022. You can claim if you are registered as blind or severely sight impaired with
The wonderful Jacqui is now available on a Wednesday if you need any help with little odd jobs. Jacqui will be available to help with things like changing light bulbs
Hi, I’m James! I’m the new Events and Activities Coordinator for younger people at SSW. I have taken on this position in addition to my role of Leisure Development Officer
How do you like the idea of getting instant access to thousands of RNIB audio books, free of charge, just by using your voice? Well, that’s exactly what RNIB
