News

1st August 2025

Unlocking Accessibility with Google: A Hands-On Chromebook Experience

On 22 July, members of Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Education, Employment, and Partnerships teams took part in a bespoke workshop at Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre (ADC) in London. This exciting hands-on session, co-delivered by Hans Zimmermann, ADC Coordinator, and Christopher Patnoe, Lead for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Accessibility…

17th July 2025

New Self-Assessment Framework for the Accessible Information Standard

A new Self-Assessment Framework for the Accessible Information Standard (AIS), aimed at improving information received by blind and partially sighted people for health and social care services, has been introduced by NHS England.

14th July 2025

Celebrating Disability Pride Month with a Groundbreaking International Report on Blind and Partially Sighted People

During Disability Pride Month, Thomas Pocklington Trust, today 14 July 2025, has launched a pivotal report highlighting international approaches to achieving equality of blind and partially sighted (BPS) people, with a special focus on education and employment.

2nd July 2025

Internship Scheme Creates 30+ Jobs for Blind and Partially Sighted People  

30th June 2025

Expressions of Interest for 2025 Grant Programme Now Open

12th June 2025

Vision Awareness Training for Bus Drivers Rolled Out Across UK

Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and its network of volunteer-led UK Sight Loss Councils have launched approved training materials for bus and coach drivers, which are now being shared nationwide. The move addresses gaps identified in RNIB’s recent ‘All Aboard?’ report (2025), as well as findings from TPT and SLC’s 2023 Listening Month Campaign…

4th June 2025

New Horizons for Leaders with Sight Loss

Today, 4 June 2025, marks the dawn of an exciting new chapter for leaders with lived experience of sight loss. New Horizons, delivered by Hult Ashridge Executive Education, a pioneering leadership programme, is set to empower these leaders with the skills and confidence to accelerate their careers, fostering a more…

2nd June 2025

Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils Celebrate Volunteers’ Week with 2025 Rodney Powell Awards

As part of Volunteers’ Week 2025, Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) are celebrating the outstanding contributions of volunteers across the country through the prestigious Rodney Powell Awards (RPA). Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) presented the 2025 Rodney Powell Awards (RPA) during the Sight Loss Council (SLC) volunteer…

1st April 2025

Thomas Pocklington Trust Expands Student Support Service to Ages 7+

Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) is excited to announce the commencement of its expanded Student Support Service, now known as the Education Information Advice and Guidance Service, to include support for students in primary school aged 7 and above. In partnership with Guide Dogs, this service offers expert advice and guidance…

19th March 2025

Thomas Pocklington Trust Launches Reflect & Engage Survey – Have Your Say!

Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) is inviting blind and partially sighted people across the UK to take part in the Reflect & Engage Survey, launching on 19 March. This important survey will help to keep our campaigning on track with your aims. We want to hear from you—no matter your age,…

11th March 2025

#CutItBack 2.0 Launches Today

Following the engagement and feedback from last year’s successful #CutItBack campaign, we are launching Cut it Back 2.0 earlier this year and running the campaign for longer to encourage homeowners, friends, neighbours and local councils, to start considering the seasonal impact overgrown hedges and bushes have on a blind or…

19th February 2025

Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport (CIHT) and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) Work in Partnership to Launch ‘First of its Kind’ Vision Awareness e-learning for Transport Professionals