We have now moved from Station House to a new office in Kennford, just outside Exeter. New Address Devon in Sight Splatford Barton Kennford Exeter EX6 7XY Our services continue as normal, with the majority being provided from community hubs…
Author: Julian Garner
Taking a leap of faith
It is difficult for those of us with good sight to truly appreciate how difficult it can be for those people with sight problems to take a ‘leap of faith’. Rural isolation and bad transport links were one of the…
Seeing in the New Year!
Make having an eye test one of your New Year resolutions… it could save your sight! Fifty per cent of sight loss in the UK is avoidable! Just because you think your sight is fine, conditions may be developing which…
Kindle Fire has new accessibility features
The UK’s leading sight loss charity Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has worked with global technology giant Amazon to ensure that people with sight loss can enjoy the features in the latest range of tablet devices. Blind and…
Road Crossing at Station House
We are currently campaigning to promote better access to the Devon in Sight Resource Centre at Topsham Railway Station. The lack of a pedestrian crossing to Station House is not only difficult for the visually impaired but the public at…
Clinics overstretched
Overstretched eye clinics are reaching breaking point New research reveals that delays in diagnosis, treatment and follow up care are resulting in people losing their sight Eye clinic staff describe their working conditions as ‘chaotic’ and ‘running from one crisis…
Eye Health
When was the last time you had an eye test? You should have your eyes tested at least once every two years. Having an eye examination is an important health check for your eyes. You should have an eye examination…
Devon in Sight says farewell to Elizabeth Hubbick
Devon in Sight said farewell to former vice-chairman of trustees Elizabeth Hubbick, who died suddenly last month. A humanist funeral service for Elizabeth, 66, was held at the Exeter Crematorium on Thursday, October 17. Elizabeth, who had been vice-chairman for…
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 16th October saw Devon in Sight’s Review of the Year & Vision of the Future (incorporating the Annual General Meeting) take place at Exmouth Pavilion. Gwyn Dickinson MBE in her Chairman’s report thanked the staff and volunteers for their…
Devon in Sight tributes to Gwyn
Tributes have been paid to Devon in Sight chairman Gwyn Dickinson MBE as she stepped down from the role she has held for six years. At the sight loss charity’s annual review meeting, attended by more than 100 members and…