North East Sensory Services

02/11/2026

"Do Not Pass Go" is coming to Dundee on 3rd November. It tells the story of Lizzie Magie and is presented in BSL and English. To find out more or book tickets see below 👇

02/11/2026

Libby Swims for NESS This November!

We're delighted to introduce a fantastic fundraising challenge being undertaken by our very own Training and Information Officer, Libby Hillhouse!

After successfully completing a charity swimming challenge last year, Libby has decided to take on the challenge again – but this time, she's diving in to raise funds for NESS!

Libby’s already started swimming – 1000m down so far! Libby will be aiming to swim 10 kilometres throughout the month – that's 400 lengths of a 25-metre swimming pool!

Having become a much stronger swimmer over the past year, Libby is even considering extending her challenge to 11 or 12 kilometres if she reaches her initial target early!

As our Training and Information Officer, Libby already plays an important role in supporting our work, and we're incredibly grateful that she's chosen to go the extra mile (or kilometre!) to raise funds for NESS.

Every donation will help us continue providing vital support to people living with sensory loss across the Northeast of Scotland

💙 HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT LIBBY?
💷 Donate: Every contribution, big or small, will help support our work. Visit Libby's JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/elizabeth-hillhouse-3?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=EM

👍 Like and Share: Help us spread the word about Libby's challenge by liking and sharing this post with your friends, family and colleagues.

💬 Leave a Message: Drop a comment below with some words of encouragement to help keep Libby motivated throughout November!

👏 We're incredibly grateful to Libby for taking on this challenge, and we can't wait to follow her progress!

Let's get behind Libby and make every length count! Watch this space for updates!

[Image Caption: Graphic for “Libby’s 10K Swim for NESS” featuring a photograph of Libby smiling, blue wave graphics and the North East Sensory Services logo. A swimming activity summary shows Libby has completed 40 lengths (1,000 metres) in 47 minutes and 37 seconds, burning 306 calories. The hashtag appears at the bottom].

02/11/2026

This week's tasty treats in our cafe are:

Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd November
Potato & leek soup £4.00
Selection of Sandwiches – See board for details
Baked potato with cheese and/or beans £6.00
Syrup sponge and custard £3.50

Thursday 5th November
Mushroom soup £4.00
Scotch pie, chips, and beans £6.00
Sticky toffee pudding & ice-cream £3.50

Friday 6th November
Mushroom soup £4.00
Sausage, mash, peas, and gravy £6.00
Sticky toffee pudding & ice-cream £3.50

26/10/2026

Why not have a break in our NESS Café this week, and treat yourself to something tasty? Here's our tempting menu to choose from:

Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th October
Tomato soup £4.00
Add cheese on toast or hog roast sausage roll for £1.50
Selection of Sandwiches – See board for details
Baked potato with cheese and/or beans £6.00
Apple crumble and custard £3.50

Thursday 29th October
Tattie soup made with beef £4.00
Macaroni cheese with garlic bread £6.00
Cheesecake & cream £3.50

Friday 30th October
Tattie soup made with beef £4.00
Stovies and oatcakes £6.00
Cheesecake & cream £3.50

26/10/2026

NESS is supporting a campaign by Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans to make taxi journeys easier for blind and partially sighted people.

Many passengers rely on drivers helping them from the taxi to the door, and most drivers are willing to help, but current parking rules make this difficult.

The campaign is calling for a permit that would let drivers offer that help with confidence, without risking a parking fine.

Have you had a taxi experience you would like to share? You can do so by visiting https://bit.ly/taxivi (Links to Taxi Accessibility Survey).

[Photo Caption: Large black text reads “Taxi Accessibility Survey (Link in post / bio)”. Below is a bright red illustration of a taxi alongside a blue smartphone displaying a survey form, with an arrow pointing towards the phone. The North East Sensory Services logo appears at the bottom alongside the hashtag .]

23/10/2026

It was great to attend Vision Collaborative Scotland’s fringe meeting on ‘Support After Sight Loss’ at the Scottish National Party (SNP) Conference last Friday - many thanks for having us along!

“Vision rehabilitation saved my life. It’s given me purpose again and helped me to fully live my life.” - Will Massie

Vision Collaborative Scotland’s fringe meeting on ‘Support After Sight Loss’ at the Scottish National Party (SNP) Conference last week shone a spotlight on vision rehabilitation. It is a service which changes lives by developing independence and skills in vision impaired people.

The event came to life through a powerful personal story from Will Massie about how vision rehabilitation has helped him to live his life again.

Sincere thanks to all our speakers including chair Heather Anderson MSP, Alison Thewliss MSP, Minister for Community Care, Will Massie and Carla Marchbank, Deputy Chief Executive of North East Sensory Services, for all of their excellent contributions.

With long waits, difficulty recruiting trained specialists, and patchy services across Scotland, it’s clear: it’s time for action on vision rehab!



North East Sensory Services
Sight Scotland Veterans
RNIB Scotland
Visibility Scotland
Fight for Sight
Guide Dogs Scotland
Thomas Pocklington Trust
Visionary_UK
RWPN - Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network

Image description: The five speakers from the fringe event standing together and smiling infront of a Vision Collaborative Scotland branded PowerPoint presentation.

23/10/2026

- A Wonderful £1,420 raised for NESS! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for choosing North East Sensory Services as one of two charity beneficiaries at their Annual Dinner and Prizegiving!

Held at The Marcliffe in Aberdeen on 8 October, the evening brought guests together for a fantastic celebration, while raising vital funds for two local charities.

We are absolutely delighted that £1,420 was raised for NESS, with a further £1,420 going to CLAN Cancer Support!

We are incredibly grateful to IChemE, the event organisers and everyone who contributed to such a generous donation.

Your kindness helps us continue supporting people living with sight and hearing loss across the North East of Scotland.

Thank you for making a difference!

[Photo Caption: Three people pose together, smiling at the IChemE Annual Dinner and Prizegiving at The Marcliffe in Aberdeen. One holds a green programme, while the others hold event materials. The image features the North East Sensory Services logo and the text “ ” along the bottom.]

20/10/2026

An inspiring day at Vision Collaboration Scotland: Through Our Lens!

Eddie Carroll, Hospital Information Officer, was in attendance sharing his lived experience, both as a person with vision impairment, and also as someone supporting others on their own journeys.

NESS Colleague Selina Edwards also attended, joining others from across Scotland's sight loss sector.

A massive thank you to everyone at the event, and to the organisers for bringing everyone together!

Sight Scotland Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland Visibility Scotland RNIB Scotland Guide Dogs Scotland RWPN - Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network Fight for Sight Thomas Pocklington Trust VisionPK Sight Loss Councils

20/10/2026

North East Sensory Services colleague, Libby Hillhouse, attended the Aberdeen Equalities Assembly on Friday of last week.

A massive thank you to the organisers, and everyone involved on the day!

Aberdeen City Council GREC Police Scotland Victim Support Scotland Aberdeen Action on Disability Official

19/10/2026

!!!Tickets are still available to win a Piece of Aberdeen FC History!!!

We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to get their hands on a very special piece of Dons memorabilia – a framed replica 1983 Aberdeen FC shirt, signed by members of the legendary squad:

Jim Leighton; Gordon Strachan; Willie Miller; Alex McLeish; John Hewitt; Mark McGhee; Dougie Rougvie; Eric Black; Archie Knox; Neil Simpson; Stuart Kennedy; Dougie Bell; Andy Watson; Archie Knox; Bryan Gunn; and John McMaster.

Even better, the prize will be personally presented by Aberdeen and Scotland legend Jim Leighton* – with a photo opportunity to capture the moment!
Golden Tickets are just £10 each, with numbers limited – so don’t miss your chance to be in the draw.

The winning Golden Ticket will be drawn by Jim Leighton and the winner announced on 22 November 2026.

By taking part, you’ll also be helping NESS continue to support people living with sight and / or hearing loss across the north east of Scotland.

Want to get your hands on a Golden Ticket? Click the link to enter and we will contact you with your ticket number (PayPal link) -> https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/PXPXRQVTHBZZW

Good Luck!

*Please note that delivery will be at a mutually convenient location in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. Travel or delivery arrangements outside this area will be considered at the discretion and cannot be guaranteed.

[Image Description: Alan Bell (left) and former Aberdeen FC goalkeeper Jim Leighton (right) stand in front of a North East Sensory Services banner, holding a framed, signed Aberdeen FC shirt. Both men are smiling at the camera. The image includes the NESS logo and the hashtag along the bottom]