Sight Action Havering

05/10/2026

Sight Action Havering have recently help fund a project with the Library service to provide more braille and large print books to children inthe Borough with a vision impairment and have also provided a device to make labelling items easier either with braille or audio: we are proud to have been able to help and look forward to working with the children's specialist team and the library in the months to come! The money was raised by our Chairman Mike Brace CBE DL undertaking various talks in the Borough and passing the generous donations via Sight Action to purchase and donating the books and devices:

03/10/2026

Last chance to join team Deafblind UK! 💜

Join Team Deafblind UK on 18th October and experience historic Portsmouth as you run past the city’s most iconic sights — including the spectacular Spinnaker Tower! 🏃‍♂️

This is your last chance to enter! ⏰ You must register on the Deafblind UK website before 11:59pm on 6th October.

Join Team Deafblind UK today and make every mile count.

Enter here: https://deafblind.org.uk/great-south-run-2026



Image description:
Promotional image for Deafblind UK’s Great South Run campaign. The words “Great South Run” appear in large purple lettering at the top, with “Last chance to enter!” in bold black text underneath. The Deafblind UK logo appears in the upper-right corner. In the background, runners are taking part in a race along the waterfront in Portsmouth, with the distinctive Spinnaker Tower and a historic tall ship visible behind them. Several runners are wearing colourful running vests.

01/10/2026

There's just one week to go until the Deafblind UK Conference '26 🚨

Don't miss this unique opportunity to join researchers, practitioners, policy leaders, families, carers and people with lived experience for a day exploring the power of touch in Deafblind lives.

This year's theme, 'In Touch: Exploring touch, tactility and deafblindness', will explore how touch shapes communication, learning, relationships, healthcare and everyday life.

With expert speakers, lived experience perspectives and thought-provoking discussions throughout the day, this is a conference you won't want to miss.

Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to be part of the conversation.

Join us online. Free to attend. Thursday 8 October.

Meet the speakers and explore our full agenda: https://deafblind.org.uk/conference-2026/



[Image description] A promotional graphic with a purple and teal geometric background. Large white text reads “just 1 week to go”. Along the bottom, text promotes the In Touch: Exploring touch, tactility and deafblindness conference, alongside the Deafblind UK Conference logo and the date 8 October 2026. A faint image of hands touching skin appears in the lower-left section.

28/09/2026

Sight Loss Councils are regional groups led by blind and partially sighted people and funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust. Together, we work with organisations to ensure what they do is accessible and inclusive.

25/09/2026

Only two weeks to go until the Deafblind UK Conference 2026, and we're excited to spotlight another of our inspiring sessions. 🚨

How can tactile learning materials do more than simply provide access?

We're delighted to welcome Dr Namita Jacob and Teresa Anthony from Chetana Trust, who will explore how thoughtful tactile design can inspire curiosity, motivation and independent learning for people with sensory loss.

Their session, ‘Designing Beyond Function: Aesthetic and Motivational Frameworks for Tactile Learning Materials’, will examine how texture, aesthetics and sensory engagement can create richer, more meaningful learning experiences.

· 8 October 2026
· Online
· Register for free: https://deafblind.org.uk/conference-2026/



Image description: Soft green promotional graphic for The Deafblind UK Conference featuring two circular headshots or Namita and Teresa with purple borders. A white panel displays the session title: "Designing Beyond Function: Aesthetic and Motivational Frameworks for Tactile Learning Materials". White text at the bottom reads "Registration now open!" alongside pink, blue and green shapes, with the Deafblind UK logo in the bottom right corner.

22/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome Russ Palmer and Dr Riitta Lahtinen to our 2026 conference.

Together, they'll explore Lived Experience and Research in Social-Haptic Communication and Vibrosensoric Perception, combining decades of research, professional expertise and lived experience.

From social-haptic communication to experiencing music through vibration, their session will demonstrate how touch can support communication, connection and participation in powerful and meaningful ways.

• 8 October 2026
• Online
• Register for free: https://deafblind.org.uk/conference-2026/



Image description: Soft green promotional graphic for The Deafblind UK Conference featuring two circular headshots of Russ and Riitta with purple borders. A white panel displays the session title: "Lived Experience and Research in Social-Haptic Communication and Vibrosensoric Perception". White text at the bottom reads "Registration now open!" alongside pink, blue and green shapes, with the Deafblind UK logo in the bottom right corner.

21/09/2026

19/09/2026

Got free time don’t know what to do. Would you like to volunteer to help? People Sight loss support and advice or help at activity
Or become trustee
We are small charity EST 1998 no payed staff all voluntees

If you’re interested, email
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