CamSight

18/08/2026

People living with a disability in England to get 24-hour free bus travel.
The new changes will come into force on 1 April.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwx5vx21y2o
Image: Wheel chair user boarding a red bus

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

12/08/2026

Are you getting ready for the solar eclipse? Read these three safe ways to enjoy the spectacle and protect your sight.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdxyjnz3do
Image: shadow of a person holding a colander over white paper on the ground

With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.

21/07/2026

Join our Peer Support Technology Session
Tuesday 4 August, 10.30am – 12.30pm
CamSight, Allia Future Business Centre, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2HY.
During this session, we’ll be exploring the features of the Amazon Echo Show and looking at how these devices can be useful for people living with sight loss.
Book your place via [email protected] or 01223 420033.
Visit our website for more details: https://www.camsight.org.uk/Event/peer-support-technology-session
Image: A rectangular black Amazon Echo Show smart display showing the Amazon Music interface with the Sunday Morning Soul playlist and playback controls on the screen.

17/07/2026

Happy Fundraising Friday everyone!

This week we are sharing photos from our lovely volunteer Brian, who won a meal at Kathmandu Lounge in Peterborough through our Spring Raffle. His feedback is below:

"Thanks to the Camsight Raffle prize we had a great lunch at the Kathmandu Lounge in Peterborough . As we don't live in Peterborough we would probably never have eaten there , but it was so good we are planning to go back. "

Thank you again to everyone who bought tickets for our Spring Raffle 2026 and helped us raise over £1,000 for people living with sight loss across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

A huge thank you as well to Kathmandu Lounge and all the other businesses that generously donated prizes. If your business might be able to donate a prize for our 2027 raffle, we would love to hear from you.

Image descriptions:

Photo 1: A person seated at a restaurant table holding a glass drink. Several dishes of curry, rice and naan bread are spread across the table, with decorative restaurant features visible in the background.

Photo 2: Interior view of Kathmandu Lounge showing a dark feature wall with gold lettering reading "Namaste & Welcome to Kathmandu Lounge". A coffee machine, drinks taps and café counter are visible below the sign.

16/07/2026

Join CamSight at the next Cambridge V.I. Forum on Tuesday 28 July, 10am–12pm at Cambridge Masonic Hall, Bateman Street, Cambridge.

Meet others living with sight loss, hear updates from RNIB and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, and learn about a new research project on tactile paving in Cambridge. Tea, coffee and sighted guide support will be available.

Places are limited, and there is also an option to join via Teams. If you'd like to join us, please contact Clare at [email protected].

14/07/2026

What a fantastic day at the Carter Jonas vs COEL charity cricket match last week!

We were delighted to be one of the charities supported at this wonderful event, alongside Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and The Phoenix Trust.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, placed bids in the auction, and helped make the day such a success. Your support helps us continue providing vital services for people living with sight loss across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Special thanks to everyone involved in organising such a brilliant event. We loved meeting so many people, sharing more about CamSight's work, and being part of such a positive community day.

Thank you for making a difference. 💜

Image descriptions:
Photo 1: Four members of the CamSight team stand smiling in front of a CamSight banner at the cricket match.
Photo 2: A large group of people stand together on the grass in front of the pavilion, smiling towards the camera.

10/07/2026

Animal welfare advice for Summer
receive many enquiries about the welfare of animals over the summer months, particularly when it's very hot. Read their Top Tips for keeping pets cool in hot weather.
Visit https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/seasonal/summer
Image: wet, curly-haired dog on a leash runs through shallow water at the beach, with a person in green shorts following behind.

08/07/2026

We are getting excited for the Carter Jonas vs COEL Charity Cricket Day tomorrow!

As part of their fundraising efforts, Carter Jonas and COEL are running a fantastic Silent Auction packed with incredible prizes, and we are delighted that Vintage Travel has generously donated an amazing holiday prize in support of CamSight.

Imagine spending a week relaxing in a beautiful Mediterranean villa complete with your own private pool. The winning bidder can choose from a handpicked collection of stunning properties and travel in 2026 or 2027.

We are so grateful to Vintage Travel for their generosity. Every bid helps to support the chosen charities and we are delighted to be part of this.

Please note - you do not need to be attending the cricket match to take part as the silent auction is open online.

Place your bid here: www.carterjonas.co.uk/carter-jonas-vs-coel-charity-cricket-day-2026-silent-auction

Thank you again to Vintage Travel for helping make a difference for local people affected by sight loss.

Photo description: Aerial photograph of a Mediterranean villa with a private swimming pool surrounded by olive trees and greenery, overlooking a bright blue coastline and sea. The Vintage Travel logo appears in the top right corner of the image

07/07/2026

Glaucoma UK are working to make sure people living with glaucoma help shape services and policies. To share your feedback, visit their website at glaucoma.uk/voice. The survey closes 6 September 2026.

04/07/2026

Trainee Sight Loss Counsellor Intern (Qualified) Job Vacancy
This new role offers the opportunity to deliver short-term, time-limited counselling to individuals impacted by sight loss. The post is suitable for qualified or newly qualified counsellors looking to gain experience and client hours towards accreditation.
Thomas Pocklington Trust RNIB and CamSight are collaborating to create new opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to find employment through the Get Set Progress Internship programme.
This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.

Visit our website for full details and to download the job description.
https://www.camsight.org.uk/news/trainee-sight-loss-counsellor-intern-qualified
Image: Job vacancy in white text on a bright prink background.