2nd May 2024
The UK government has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Thomas Pocklington Trust is very concerned about what this means for blind and partially sighted people and is asking everyone to take part in the consultation.
Read article Act Now to Respond to Government Consultation on Personal Independence Payments Reforms11th July 2023
The evidence is clear, education across the UK is failing to consistently deliver the positive outcomes deserved for blind and partially sighted people; something has to change!
Find out more about 'Unlocking Education For All: Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment'6th July 2023
Rail operating companies across the country have announced plans to close ticket offices at the vast majority of stations. A public consultation has been launched and closes on the 1st of September. We need your help to take action to stop these plans.
Find out more about 'Countdown to Closures'28th June 2023
The application process for businesses to join Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Get Set Progress internship programme is now open.
Find out more about 'Organisations Invited to Join Successful Get Set Progress Internship Programme'15th June 2023
The CFVI addresses significant inequities in access to education and life opportunities for blind and partially sighted children and young people.
Find out more about 'Leading Vision Impairment Organisations Call on Government to Recognise Curriculum Framework'12th June 2023
Last week, Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) urged business leaders, at a central London roundtable meeting, to employ an intern at the launch of its second year Get Set Progress programme.
Find out more about 'Business Backs Employment for Blind and Partially Sighted People'16th May 2023
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), the national charity supporting blind and partially sighted people to live the life they want to lead, has received a donation of advertising space in today’s Financial Times (FT). It has been used to promote their upcoming round table event with an ad featuring blind and…
Find out more about 'Internship Event Breaks Down Barriers to Employing Blind People with Advert in Financial Times'
