Sight Action Havering

12/06/2026

Advances in technology are making the world more accessible than ever for people with dual sensory loss, but it can be difficult to know where to start or which apps and gadgets might be most helpful.

Our new factsheets are full of information on topics from screen readers to Zoom meetings.

Take a look👀
https://deafblind.org.uk/get_support/top-tech-tips/

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05/06/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞. Could you help us answer the next urgent call? 📞

Losing your sight and hearing can bring questions, uncertainty, and significant life changes. The Deafblind UK helpline is often the first point of contact for someone experiencing the challenges that can come with being deafblind, providing free impartial advice, a listening ear, and a way forward for thousands of people every year who are in crisis.

It costs £60,000 annually to fund the Deafblind UK helpline. Here is how your donation makes all the difference:
• Every £20 enables us to answer four more calls to the helpline.
• Every £50 could provide a specialist emotional support session for someone processing their sight and hearing loss.
• Every £100 could fund a trained helpline operator for an entire day, to be there for anyone in need of advice or support.

Please, donate to Deafblind UK today and, together, we can ensure that no one has to face deafblindness alone. Find out more: deafblind.org.uk/helpline-appeal

If your life is being impacted by sight and hearing loss, call the Deafblind UK helpline on 0800 132320, or visit deafblind.org.uk/get-support

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04/06/2026

01/06/2026

Are you a keen athlete living with dual sensory loss?

Metro Blind Sport are holding an Athletics Day in London on 13 June and visually impaired athletes of all ages and abilities are invited!

Find out more and sign up using the link below🏃

https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069084

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13/05/2026

Come and see us during May at Upminster Windmill -there’s something for everyone.

On Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May, we will be celebrating National Mills weekend with amateur radio operators from Havering RadioClub, contacting other mills.
At midday on Saturday 9th enjoy the visiting “Handsaround “ Morris Dancers.

-Tour the iconic and fully restored windmill.
- Explore the Visitor Centre & Gift shop
- Learn the history of the Mill and its people.
- Visit our Award winning garden.
- Enjoy tea, coffee, refreshments and cake from our garden kiosk.
- Games and activities for visitors young and old.

Entry to the gardens, Visitor Centre and grounds is free. Mill tours £6 Adult £2 Under 18s. Children must be at least 1 metre tall.

Closed in flat shoes required- nothing high heeled, backless or open toed.

Follow our website , upminsterwindmill.org for more information.

08/05/2026

Do you manage a social services team or work with deafblind people?

This we're running a webinar focussing on who is qualified to carry out a deafblind assessment - one of the most important steps to ensuring the needs of deafblind people can be identified and met.

Find out more and sign up👇
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BYNfwwznS5WsNlYOIiIlwg

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28/03/2026

18/02/2026

What if the screen reader you need is completely free?

Our next Tech Friday takes a closer look at NVDA, a free screen reader for computers that has opened up digital access for thousands of blind and partially sighted people.

Join us on Friday 27 February at 11am in the Thomas Pocklington Hub, where Graham Page will introduce NVDA and explore a key question: can free software really meet all your screen reader needs at home and in the workplace?

We’ll cover what NVDA can do, how it compares with other options, and who it might be right for. Whether you are completely new to screen readers or already using one, this friendly and relaxed session is your chance to see it in action and ask honest, practical questions.

After the presentation, we’ll be on hand to answer any assistive technology queries you may have. Light refreshments will be available, and a meet and greet from Russell Square Underground station can be arranged for anyone who would like sighted support.

If you are curious about NVDA or wondering whether it could work for you, register now by clicking the link:
https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069021?event=701Pz00000tmGPS&tfa_168=6



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15/02/2026

Deafblind Uk East London group

Meet on the fourth Thursday of each month
Next one is on
Thursday, 26th February
At
Newham resource Centre 200 chargeable Lane, PlaistowE13 8DW

1 pm till 3 pm

£2 sub
£1 raffle

Raffle prizes welcomed

This month we have Sarabec coming and bringing some equipment for us to look at

For more information, contact Deafblind Uk

0800 132320