Staffordshire Sight Loss Association

19/06/2026

To close 'Better Transport Week', we are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new partnership with Avanti West Coast🚆

Our Sight Loss Councils in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Staffordshire will be leading this year-long project to help make six stations across the network more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

Together, we’ll be working with Avanti to deliver accessibility assessments, create audio guides, provide staff training, and host ‘Try a Train’ events - helping more people travel with confidence and independence.

Rachel Wilkinson, Head of Engagement at Thomas Pocklington Trust, said:

“We’re delighted to be working with Avanti West Coast to build on our work improving rail accessibility across the UK. This latest investment will see our Sight Loss Councils in the North West and West Midlands working with Avanti to improve the accessibility of six stations. We hope this is the start of a strong and lasting partnership.”

This is a fantastic step towards more inclusive transport for people with sight loss.

👉 Full details of the project and the stations involved will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more details in coming weeks.



Image description: Members of Staffordshire Sight Loss Council stand outside Stafford railway station. From left to right: Ian, Louise Connop, Senior Engagement Manager, Geoff, Brandon Peat, Accessibility Lead at Avanti West Coast, Klaudia, Staffordshire SLC member, PJ, SLC Coordinator for the West Midlands, and Tanja, Staffordshire SLC member.

19/06/2026

We will be there tomorrow, so come and say hello 

🌈 A-Z of Stoke-on-Trent Pride 2026 🌈

As we approach the end of our A-Z we thought we could provide a little “ XTRA “ Information about Stoke-on-Trent Pride 2026 ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️

All here: stokeontrentpride.org.uk/your-visit

On our PLAN YOUR VISIT page, you'll find the Map, all about the event, parking information, travel information and all the things you might want to know before you come. If you have any questions, ask below and we'll add it to the page if it will help others!

There will be Stalls , Food Vendors , Entertainment , Community Organisations , Sponsors , Charities and so much more taking part in our 20th Anniversary Year 👍🌈👍

Keep checking our Website and Social Media pages as we continue sharing more details about Pride 2026 ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️

Find & Search all the stalls and sponsors at: stokeontrentpride.org.uk

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Our next Hanley Social group is Wednesday 24th June from 10.30 until 12 at our offices on Albion Street. We will be joined by Janice from Stoke on Trent Libraries to tell us about their services . if you have not tried one of our social groups before, please come along as you would be made very welcome and if you require any more information then please give us a call on (07931) 327018. 

16/06/2026

If you're a blind or partially sighted job seeker, here are five things to keep in mind this week:

1. The 2026/27 Get Set Progress Internship Programme for blind and partially sighted people opens next week, with dozens of opportunities available across the UK.

2. If you're looking to take your first step onto the career ladder or return to work following sight loss, make a note of 23 June, when applications will go live on our website: https://tinyurl.com/2e3fv9x7

3. There are office-based, hybrid and remote opportunities available across the UK, giving you flexibility in the type of role you apply for.

4. To help you explore the available opportunities and decide which roles might be right for you, our Internship Team is hosting a Role Rundown Webinar on 24 June from 1pm to 2.30pm. You can register here: https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069021?event=701Pz000013czjV&tfa_168=6

And finally,

5. Ahead of applications opening next week, our Employment Team is here to help. Whether you need support with your CV, cover letter or interview preparation, get in touch at [email protected].

Wherever you are on your employment journey, we wish you a positive week ahead. Take care, and remember that support is available if you need it.



Image description: Graphic with Thomas Pocklington Trust logo and Get Set Progress internship programme branding. Large quote reads, “The Get Set Progress internship programme helped me build my confidence and gave me a good shot at the professional life.” Attribution to Bilaal Ali, former Junior Accountant Intern at Nicholson & Co Accountancy. Lower section shows a portrait of Bilaal, a young South Asian, bespectacled man, with short black hair and dark stubble. He is smartly dressed in a white shirt and dark blue open blazer.

15/06/2026

Here is the link for the latest edition of Update talking newspaper

14/06/2026

Staffordshire Sight Loss Association is facing closure. We provide vital in-person services, support, and social opportunities for people living with sight loss in North Staffordshire. But right now, that support is at risk

11/06/2026

Help Tungate Group raise money to support Staffordshire Sight Loss Association

11/06/2026

We have just moved a resident into his own bungalow in stoke. we have manged to sort everything for him except a washing Machine. Can any one help him please. please share for us