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SSW Promoting independence and wellbeing of people living with visual impairments

If you have a visual impairment you can sign up as a member here: https://forms.office.com/e/0gXqCYet7x

SSW team members James and Susannah visited Swandean Hospital here in Worthing this week to deliver our CPD certified vi...
05/06/2026

SSW team members James and Susannah visited Swandean Hospital here in Worthing this week to deliver our CPD certified visual impairment awareness training to the NHS staff there.

Our interactive sessions are aimed at teams and organisations who would like to better support team members and customers who are visually impaired and enhance their understanding of DEI; and individuals looking to learn more about visual impairment for their work or personal life.

The sessions are practical, educational, and fun and we can offer them at your premises or at our centre.

If you think you or your organisation could benefit from our training, please contact [email protected] or call 01903 235 782. There's also more info on our website: https://sswcharity.org.uk/training/

This week we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who help make Sight Support Worthing such a special charity.From s...
04/06/2026

This week we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who help make Sight Support Worthing such a special charity.

From supporting events and activities, helping in our office, assisting with fundraising, driving members to appointments and so much more, our volunteers give their time, skills and kindness to help people living with sight loss across Worthing and the surrounding areas.

Their dedication helps us provide vital services, create opportunities for connection and support our members to live independently and confidently.

To every one of our volunteers – whether you've been with us for years or have recently joined the team – thank you! Your contribution makes a real difference, and we simply couldn't do what we do without you.

Please join us in showing our volunteers some appreciation this Volunteers' Week 👏

This coming Sunday our incredible team of runners are taking on the Worthing 10K to raise funds for Sight Support Worthi...
04/06/2026

This coming Sunday our incredible team of runners are taking on the Worthing 10K to raise funds for Sight Support Worthing!

Every step they take will help support local people living with sight loss – in Worthing and beyond. We’d love your support too! Whether it’s £2 or £20, every donation makes a real difference. You can donate quickly and easily here:

https://www.givengain.com/campaign/worthing-10k

Come and cheer them on! The run takes place along Worthing seafront on Sunday 7th June at 9.30am – we’d love to see you there.

Thank you for getting behind our team. Special thanks to Ingrid Sbongk-Sonderfeld who will be providing massages on the day to our runners.

Paul Gillett Cass Davies Rhys Daly Penny Daly Jason Finch

Durrington Festival is taking place this Saturday, the 6th June, at Pond Lane Recreation Ground. The festivities start a...
03/06/2026

Durrington Festival is taking place this Saturday, the 6th June, at Pond Lane Recreation Ground. The festivities start at 1pm with a carnival parade, following by lots of demonstrations and showcases, as well as stalls, activities, and more! SSW will be there to raise awareness of our services, and hopefully reach more people across Worthing.

If you're coming to the festival, please do come and say hello!

The SSW Uncharted group had an amazing time at Southwater Country Park last weekend, enjoying lots of water-based activi...
03/06/2026

The SSW Uncharted group had an amazing time at Southwater Country Park last weekend, enjoying lots of water-based activities including rafts, paddleboarding and canoeing. With the fantastic weather we had, they made the most of being in and around the beautiful lake at Southwater, as evidenced in the photos and videos from the day...

If you'd like to take part in a SSW Uncharted activity, drop us a line or check out the website for our next event. These activities are open to blind and vision impaired people in and around Worthing. You'll need to become an SSW member, which is free.

Getting Ready for Winter in Summer is a free event hosted by Carers Support West Sussex, designed to help carers prepare...
02/06/2026

Getting Ready for Winter in Summer is a free event hosted by Carers Support West Sussex, designed to help carers prepare for the colder months.

It takes place on Tuesday 9th June from 11am-3pm at Worthing Assembly Hall.

Meet a wide range of local partners offering practical advice on energy costs, financial support, home warmth, wellbeing, dementia, mental health, hospital services, and more.

Enjoy a vibrant marketplace with drop‑in information stands, fun activities (including seated football), and short informative talks throughout the day. Sessions can be booked online or joined on the day, subject to capacity.

Complimentary tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be available.
The venue is fully accessible.

For more info call 0300 028 8888 or email [email protected]

We’re busy working behind the scenes on something exciting… Our brand-new online charity shop is in the making! Starti...
01/06/2026

We’re busy working behind the scenes on something exciting…

Our brand-new online charity shop is in the making! Starting on eBay, this shop will help us raise vital funds while giving great quality clothing a second life.

We're looking for good quality, branded clothing so, if you've got something you're no longer wearing, we'll happily take it off your hands.

We’re currently sorting, organising and getting everything ready with the help of our amazing volunteers.

If you've got items you'd like to donate, you can drop them into the Centre Monday-Friday, 9.30am-4.30pm, or call us on 01903 235 782 to discuss.

Thank you!

01/06/2026

1 June – 14 June is HiVis Fortnight.

We offer lots of support and resources to those with visual impairment:

⭐Visually Impaired Reading Groups
⭐Concessionary library account
⭐Audiobooks on CD and Playaway
⭐Large print books
⭐eAudiobooks, eBooks and eMagazines
⭐Children’s large print and braille picture books
⭐Sensory Stories
⭐Local and national information and support

To find out more information pop into your local library or visit our webpage https://libraries.westsussex.gov.uk/visual-impairment

Are you comfortable using smartphones, tablets or everyday technology? Sight Support Worthing is looking for Tech Suppo...
31/05/2026

Are you comfortable using smartphones, tablets or everyday technology?

Sight Support Worthing is looking for Tech Support Volunteers to help members build confidence using technology that can make daily life easier.

You don’t need to be a tech expert, just patient, friendly and happy to help people learn. Find out more about the role here: https://sswcharity.org.uk/tech-support-volunteer

Think this could be the role for you? Join our friendly team of volunteers and help make a difference for people affected by sight loss in our community. Get in touch to find out more: email [email protected] or call 01903 235782. We look forward to hearing from you!

Congratulations to the SSW members who took part in the UK Showdown Community tournament in Birmingham representing Suss...
29/05/2026

Congratulations to the SSW members who took part in the UK Showdown Community tournament in Birmingham representing Sussex Spitfires Showdown Club. Leading the pack, Sam took 1st place overall, with Ellie placing an impressive 4th overall and 1st among the women. The rest of the standings saw Dwight finish 12th, Zehra 19th, and Ali 31st. Go Spitfires!

Thank you to The Primary Club for supporting the Sussex Spitfires.

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Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
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