Vision Northumberland

10/06/2026

We had a fabulous time yesterday with SMILE Through Sport 🎉

Seated exercise and Boccia were a huge hit, and it was wonderful to see so many people giving it a try. Thank you to everyone who came along, and a special thank you to Neil for leading such a fantastic session.

If you fancy joining in, come along to our next FREE session.

📅 Tuesday 30th June
🕚 11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Reiver House

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there! 😊

09/06/2026

🚨🚨Tuesday's Top Tip - Vibrating or visual fire alarms can be a lifesaver for people with hearing loss.

Standard smoke alarms may not provide enough warning, particularly during sleep. Specialist alert systems, such as flashing strobe lights and vibrating bed shakers, can help ensure you are alerted quickly in the event of a fire.

If you have hearing loss, contact Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service to find out whether you are eligible for a free 'Safe and Wellbeing Visit'. They can also provide advice on specialist fire alarm systems for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents.

Your safety matters – make sure your home is equipped with the right alerts for your needs. 🔔⚡🏠

08/06/2026

💙 We are proud to support Carers Week 2026 💙

Unpaid carers make a huge difference in the lives of sensory impaired partners, family members, and friends. They provide practical help, emotional support and assistance with communication; frequently act as a bridge to everyday activities that many people take for granted.

But carers need support too! Access to information, training, respite and wellbeing services can help them maintain their own health while continuing their invaluable role.

By supporting unpaid carers, we improve quality of life for both carers and the people they care for.

07/06/2026

🌟 Coming Up This Week 🌟

🟥 Monday • Ashington Blind Social Club
🟦 Tuesday• Chatter Box Café • Cramlington SocialEyes
🟩 Thursday • Chatter Box Café • Tech & Talk • Blyth SocialEyes
🟪 Friday • Alnwick SocialEyes

06/06/2026

🟡 June is Cataract Awareness Month 🟡

This month is dedicated to spreading awareness about Cataracts and breaking down common myths.

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide, yet many people delay seeking treatment due to fear, confusion, or misinformation. No one should lose vision because of uncertainty or misunderstanding.

👁️ Don’t ignore the signs
👁️ Get your eyes checked regularly
👁️ Ask questions and stay informed

Awareness leads to action - and action can protect your sight.

05/06/2026

Our Equipment Day is now in fully swing!

So if you have a sensory impairment, come and explore the latest technologies and support solutions. The industries leading suppliers including VisionAid Technologies Ltd , Synapptic Ltd , HumanWare , Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision , Edward Marcus Ltd and Associated Optical will be here until 2pm.

☕ Refreshments available & everyone is welcome 💙

04/06/2026

🥧💚 A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Pie & Pea Lunch on Tuesday! 💚🥧

It was wonderful to see so many people come together and enjoy a great afternoon.

A special thank you goes to our amazing café volunteers for all their hard work preparing, serving, and helping everything run smoothly, and to our fantastic drivers who made it possible for many of our guests to join us.

We look forward to seeing you again at our next event! 😊

03/06/2026

👀✨ Reminder! Our annual Equipment Day is taking place this Friday, 5th June, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Reiver House, Morpeth, NE61 1TD.

Come and explore the latest low vision technology and sensory support solutions, with hands-on demonstrations from leading suppliers including VisionAid Technologies, Synapptic, HumanWare, Optelec, Edward Marcus and Associated Optical.

✅ Try the latest equipment
✅ Get expert advice
✅ Discover solutions to support independent living

☕ Refreshments available

Everyone is welcome – we hope to see you there! 💙

02/06/2026

⌚️Tuesday's Top Tip - Talking watches are a great tool for people with sight loss, providing an easy and accessible way to tell the time at the press of a button.

Available in a range of styles, from classic to modern, they offer both practicality and independence, helping to make everyday life that little bit easier.

If you’d like to find out more or try one for yourself, call Helen to book an appointment: 📞 01670 514316

01/06/2026

If you're in the Alnwick area and looking for sensory support, pop along to Alnwick Garden's on Wednesday 3rd June where Northumberland Sensory Services - BID Services will be hosting a FREE drop-in!

A friendly reminder that our next drop-in is this Wednesday (3rd June) at Alnwick Garden between 10am - 12pm!

📍Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1FJ

Come along for free advice and to chat with our team, or to learn about support available for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired people 🙂

We'll look forward to seeing you there!

Visit our website to find out more information ⬇
https://www.bid.org.uk/event/northumberland-drop-in-at-alnwick-garden/2026-06-03/

Northumberland County Council