What’s On?
From online Parent Support Groups to expert-led webinars, Youth Forums and Music Groups – get your diaries out and make a note of these fab events from LOOK!
1st April 2021
The Latest from Look
Coronavirus: Resources – How We Can Support You
Coronavirus is causing serious concern for everyone. We are doing everything we can to continue to support all our VI young people and their families, through this difficult time.
17th March 2020
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
Want to become a LOOK mentor? We are now recruiting!
Our next wave of Mentor Training starts in May. Here is a list of FAQs to help you decide if mentor training is right for you.
31st March 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
My Brain Tumour and Me by Kaya Tveito-Duncan
This Brain Tumour Awareness Month, LOOK Mentor Kaya shares her experience of having a brain tumour.
30th March 2021
LOOK Parent Support Group & Resources
Come and meet other parents of Visually Impaired children every other Friday at 8 pm in our free, online meet-up session.
26th March 2021
LOOK Parent Support Group’s One Year Anniversary
12 months on from England’s lockdown, our Parent Support Group reflects on the ups and downs of a tumultuous year.
23rd March 2021
VIDEO: Buddy Dogs for VI Young People
Watch this video to find out more about the Guide Dogs Buddy Dog Scheme.
19th March 2021
VIDEO: Education, Health and Care Plans for Children with Usher Syndrome
Watch this video from LOOK & Usher Kids UK for more information on Education, health and care plans for children with Usher Syndrome, with Laura Byrne, MSI Consultant Teacher, Sense Specialist Services for Children with Usher Syndrome.
18th March 2021
VIDEO: How to Talk to Your Child About Usher Syndrome
In this video by LOOK and Usher Kids UK, Dr. Ian McCubbin, Principal Clinical Psychologist (Fight Against Blindness and Children’s Medicine at Oxford Children’s Hospital), discusses how to talk to your child about Usher syndrome and how to support their mental health and resilience.
18th March 2021
EVENT: Class of Covid-19 – Exams! Student Webinar and Q&A in collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
This collaborative event with Thomas Pocklington Trust aims to empower VI students to advocate for appropriate support in exams, to share revision tips, and to inspire students to take on their exams with confidence and motivation.
18th March 2021
How to stay Positive
With International Day of Happiness approaching, LOOK mentors share their top tips on how they stay positive.
17th 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
A message to Mums and Carers this Mother’s Day, from Jennifer Bowen.
In this blog, Jennifer – original founder of LOOK, reflects on the challenges faced by mums and carers, and the need to celebrate and support our unsung heroes.
12th March 2021
Represent the UK in this year’s International Low-Vision Song Contest!
Do you have what it takes to represent the UK in this International competition? Read on to find out how you can audition with LOOK.
10th March 2021
