Read the Look Christmas Newsletter
Here’s our Christmas newsletter – jam-packed with 2022 highlights, demonstrating the great work of our mentors, who, through their lived experience of visual impairment, are
22nd December 2022
Category: Uncategorised
International Assistance Dogs Day – Thank you, Jazzy
LOOK’s Volunteer Development Coordinator Elin shares her personal message of thanks to Jazzy, her guide dog.
1st August 2022
Early Years Parent Advice Workshop – What can I do when my child is identified as having a vision impairment and what support can I expect?
LOOK UK and VICTA have teamed up to host a parent advice workshop focused on managing the emotional and practical challenges following diagnosis of a young child with a vision impairment. The workshop will also consider the early years and support pathways available from diagnosis.
14th June 2022
See My Future: Your Education in Your Hands!
Join LOOK to find out more about education health care plans – what’s good about them? What’s rubbish? And how can you create the best EHCP?
11th May 2022
How to help your vision impaired child feel less isolated and build a sense of belonging.
LOOK UK and VICTA invite you to join us for our parent advice workshop discussing the power of connection and the impact building a community can have on your mental health.
22nd April 2022
*Applications now closed* Experience life on the farm with LOOK and Jamie’s Farm, Herefordshire!
Aged-13-17 and living with a visual impairment? Fancy a week in the country getting your hands dirty, meeting awesome new people and learning life changing-skills? Then grab a pair of wellies and sign up to our youth activity week on 1st-5th August 2022.
9th February 2022
Stress Awareness Month: Using Yoga and Meditation to manage stress
LOOK Mentor and yogi Naz shares her top tips on how to manage stress throughout Stress Awareness Month and beyond.
6th April 2021
March’s Mentor of the Month: Mariam
Each month, the LOOK team choose an exceptional mentor to win the Mentor of the Month Award. This month, we’re celebrating Mariam!
31st March 2021
Top Tips on how to get a good night’s sleep
For Sleep Awareness Week, our mentors share their advice on how to improve your sleep quality.
12th March 2021
How to talk to your child about Usher Syndrome with Dr. Ian McCubbin
Want to find out more about your child’s Usher Syndrome diagnosis? How should you talk to your child about their condition? This article is full of advice and information from leading clinical psychologist, Dr. Ian McCubbin.
2nd March 2021
Parent Braille Club: 2021 – Meet the Team!
Parent Braille Club is back for 2021, with two new additional mentors – come and meet the team!
1st March 2021
How to make Halloween accessible for visually impaired children
Halloween is here. There won’t be any trick or treating this time, but it’s still a great excuse for costumes, pumpkin carving and treats! But how accessible is Halloween?
13th October 2020
National Eye Health Week: In the spotlight – Charles Bonnet Syndrome, by Judith Potts.
This National Eye Health Week, in collaboration with Esme’s Umbrella, we are raising awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
21st September 2020
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Zarie’s Story
At the age of 10 months, Zarie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, resulting in her sight loss. Read on to hear her story.
16th September 2020
