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20th December 2024

Santa Is on a Mission to Make This Holiday Season Accessible and Inclusive

Did you know Santa might understand sight loss better than you think? Santa explains that his gift list has had an inclusive makeover this year, featuring some fantastic items with blind and partially sighted people in mind.

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26th November 2024

100 Blind and Partially Sighted Interns Achieve Success with ‘Get Set Progress’ 

In a significant milestone for the Get Set Progress Internships programme for blind and partially sighted people, Bilaal, a visually impaired student from Sheffield Hallam University, has today become the 100th intern to join this transformative initiative developed by Thomas Pocklington Trust.  

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30th October 2024

Chancellor Reeves Unveils Autumn Budget: Key Impacts on Blind and Partially Sighted People

London, 30 October 2024 – Chancellor Rachel Reeves today presented her first Autumn Budget for the new Government, outlining significant investments and reforms across various sectors. Here are the key highlights affecting blind and partially sighted individuals.

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