Health & Wellbeing articles
Adjusting to using a cane: Why it’s hard, and why it helps
Using a cane can feel like a big step. This article explores why it can be difficult to start, how perspectives can change, and the freedom a cane can bring.
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Visually Impaired awareness document to use at hospital
A visual impairment awareness notice to use if you are staying in hospital.
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Who’s Who in the Hospital Eye Clinic
Read about the different roles there are in an Eye Hospital and what each person does
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Tips and tricks for parenting with sight loss
Tips, tricks and advice other blind and partially sighted parents have offered to parents and grandparents living with sight loss..
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Tips and Tricks for Holidaying
Going on holiday can be accessible and enjoyable to those living with sight loss, our 15 tips might help you navigate some of the issues.
Parenting or grandparenting when you have sight loss
Karen shares her experiences as a blind parent and offers encouragement, practical advice, and real-life insights from other visually impaired parents and grandparents.
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A friendly sight: Our social groups for people living with sight loss
Our social groups offer a warm welcome, shared experiences and a chance to build friendships. Join a local meet-up or connect online from home.
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Oh, I see what you’re saying! How audio description brings the world to life
So much of what we enjoy in our leisure time is visual: TV, films, theatre, art and sport. If you are living with sight loss, you might think this is...
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Sport and Leisure Groups Taking Place Across The Region
Find details of local and online groups offering leisure and sporting opportunities.
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In good company: Building friendships with sight loss
Living with sight loss can feel isolating, but finding others who understand makes a difference. This article explores how connection can support wellbeing.
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Get into the Garden!
Discover how gardening can be a pastime you can enjoy with some adaptations and clever tips and tricks.
Support Groups and Services Taking Place Across the Region
Find details of regular support groups and serivices that take place locally and online.
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The Emotional Impact of Sight Loss
Sight Loss can affect a person’s emotional life, identity, and mental wellbeing. Find out how the 5 stages of grief theory can help you come to terms with sight loss.
Standing Exercises for Older People
Our audio-described exercise sessions are specifically designed for older people with visual impairments to do in the comfort of their own home. Ten sessions are available.
Seated Exercises for Older People
Our audio-described exercise sessions are designed specifically for older people to help with balance, stretching, muscle strengthening and cardio. Six sessions available.
Kitchen Skills and Simple Recipes
This booklet covers the most important areas of consideration when in the kitchen, provides handy tips, describes some of the specialist equipment available, and includes some easy recipes for you to try.
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Getting out and about
New places can be hard to navigate – or feel quite dangerous. It can be really helpful to take someone with you – and that is why lots of places...
Driving and sight loss: Finding support when you can no longer drive
Giving up driving can be one of the hardest parts of sight loss. This article explores emotional reactions, legal information, and practical ways to stay independent.
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Is social media worthwhile?
Social media gets a bad rap but we believe it can be very useful when used in the right way. We suggest some people to look up on social media who offer different perspectives on living with sight loss.
Accessible places to visit across the region
Being blind or partially sighted doesn’t mean you can’t have great days out in your local area. Follow these links to find out about accessible places to visit across Bristol,...
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Making Technology Work For You – Built in technology
Your everyday technology (e.g. mobile phone / tablet) has a large range of built in features you can use to help with the challenges sight loss can pose.
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Are We There Yet? Holidaying With Sight Loss
Find out about holidaying when you have sight loss, the accessible options and adaptations that can help make your holiday great.
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Making Tech Work for You – Online Shopping
Marc Gulwell, our Sight Loss Advisor Manager writes about how shopping online has helped him. As someone registered blind, one of the most difficult things I have found to do...
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British Blind Sport – Active at Home
British Blind Sport have produced a range of audio-led workouts, covering a wide range of activities such as Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, Boxercise and Strength. Link to their webpage below.
Sight Guiding – Countryside walking
How to guide someone who with sight loss on a non-conventional walking route. Covers communication, good guiding practice, potential dangers and how to overcome them.
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Audio Described Breathwork Practice Class
This 10-minute YouTube session produced by Metro Blind Sport is a perfect way to de-stress. An audio-described introduction to Breathwork Practice.
Accessible workouts for people with sight loss
This YouTube channel from Eyes Free Fitness contains 24 classes, including workouts, yoga classes, pilates, balance and stretch exercises.
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