This #WorldSightDay here are Elmo, Riley and Baa-rbara in their eye catching gear, for one last time this year, to encourage you to make that pledge to #LoveYourEyes by booking an eye test today. Find out more about looking after your eyes and #WorldSightDay in the comments.

Next week is #NationalBrailleWeek (12-18th October) and we are pleased to share that HumanWare will be attending our Information Day at Broadway Baptist Church, Derby on Wednesday 14th October from 10.30am - 1pm to allow people to experience Braille first hand. www.humanware.com/en-united_ki...

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Celebrate National Braille Week 2026 with HumanWare. Find a technology session near you and discover the latest braille solutions at events across the UK.

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Our new Autumn/Winter 2026 social activities calendar is out now and promises to be just as much fun as last year! If you or someone you know lives with sight loss and would like to get out and meet others, come and join us - we would love to welcome you! (Link to calendar in comments)

Find out how giving just an hour or two a week could make a big difference to someone in your community. Come along to our Befriending Volunteer coffee morning on Wed 11th November from 10am-12 noon to meet staff and volunteers over coffee and cake. Phone Fiona on 01332 292262 for more information.

If you thought sunglasses were just a summer accessory - think again! Adopting healthy lifestyle habits helps keep your eyes and vision healthy. Protect your eyes from sun damage when the UV index rises to 3 or more, even on cloudy days. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #NationalEyeHealthWeek

Dry eye affects one in three of us. Age, screen use, menopause and contact lens use can all increase your risk. Speak to the team at your local optical practice for eye care advice and information about managing and treating #DryEye #VisionMatters #EyeWeek #NationalEyeHealthWeek

Barbara (the sheep!) was not happy with Elmo stealing all the limelight yesterday and wanted to get in on the #DressBrightForSight action today! A big thank you to Barbara's good friend for reminding all the parents out there to book an eye test for their children. #NationalEyeHealthWeek

Staff at Sight Support Derbyshire are taking part in #DressBrightForSight today - wearing our brightest gear for the day to raise awareness of the importance of looking after our eyes. Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/dress-bright... #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #blueberrymuffins

Meet our #DressBrightForSight mascot, Elmo! He is sporting a rather dashing neckerchief covered in paw prints and bones especially for #NationalEyeHealthWeek Get involved in #DressBrightForSight - either yourself or your furry friend! Link in comments. Tag us in your photos!

Did you know? 1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Regular sight tests are vital to detect and treat problems early, helping them get the #BestStartInLife. NHS sight tests are free for under 16s and under 19s in full-time education. #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

When was the last time you had an eye test? Routine eye tests are essential health checks, even if you think your eyes are fine. Sight tests can detect vision issues and spot signs of health conditions like #diabetes #highcholesterol #VisionMatters #EyeWeek #NationalEyeHealthWeek

Will you #DressBrightForSight next week during #NationalEyeHealthWeek? Raise awareness of good eye health and raise vital funds to help local people living with sight loss. Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/dress-bright...

Thanks to the lovely folk at the Benefact Group we could win £1,000 between 7th - 11th Sep, but we have to be in it to win it! Could you take a minute to nominate Sight Support Derbyshire (reg charity name Derbyshire Association of the Blind Ltd)? Thank you! movementforgood.com/draws/1000?c...

Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards

We could receive a £1,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

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Come and join us! Our new Social Activities programme for people living with sight loss is out now. Visit our website to find out more and book your activities: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/new-social-a...

Our Summer Raffle has now been drawn! Visit our website to see the winning numbers. Thank you to everyone who took part and to all the companies who generously donated prizes. The raffle has raised a brilliant £1,669!

Thank you to everyone who donated - your gifts will make a difference to isolated older people living with sight loss. Huge thanks to @biggive.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social @makesomenoise.com @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social for making the whole thing possible.

Watch this space for an announcement about our @biggive.bsky.social #SmallCharityWeek Befriending appeal on Monday (ps it's good news!) @makesomenoise.com @ncvo.bsky.social @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social

Thank you @visionaryuk.bsky.social for sharing our appeal! Donations for this week only will be DOUBLED! Link in comments.

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This #SmallCharityWeek your donation to Sight Support Derbyshire's #BigGive Befriending appeal, could have a mighty impact! From 22-29 June your donations will be DOUBLED making DOUBLE the impact! Donate here https://ow.ly/496V50Zf3lY to have a mighty impact on visually impaired older people.

In just 15 minutes our #SmallCharityWeek @biggive.bsky.social match giving appeal will open! For one week only until 5pm on Monday 29th June, donations to our Befriending Project will be DOUBLED thanks to the generous people at @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social Be the first to donate! bit.ly/4thmTjf

Only 6 days to go until the Big Give #SmallCharityWeek match funding campaign starts! From noon on Mon 22 until 5pm on Mon 29 June donations to our Befriending Project will be DOUBLED at no cost to you! Simply make a donation via the link in the comments and your gift will be DOUBLED! Thank you!

Less than 2 weeks 'til our #SmallCharityWeek @biggive.bsky.social match funding appeal! Your donations doubled from noon 22nd June to 5pm 29th June! Double the donation, double the difference to local isolated older people living with sight loss. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Our Befriending project helps address the loneliness experienced by many older people who are blind or partially sighted across Derby …

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Less than a month until our Summer Raffle! Enter now for just £1 and be in with a chance to win fantastic prizes donated by local Derbyshire businesses: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/summer-raffl...

Lovely to meet some of our amazing volunteers yesterday and thank them for everything they do for local people living with sight loss. Thank you! #VolunteersWeek Find out more about volunteering with Sight Support Derbyshire: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/support-us/v...

This #VolunteersWeek we want to say a HUGE thank you to ALL our wonderful volunteers - from baking cakes to make people feel welcome at our social groups, to befriending isolated older people to bring the outside world back in, to being a Trustee, to counting the money in our collection tins! 🙏

Something BIG is coming...! 22nd-29th June 2026 sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/exciting-ann...

Our next Information Day will take place on Wed 10th June 2026 from noon - 2.30pm at the St Thomas' Centre & Coffee Bar in Chesterfield. If you or someone you know is experiencing sight loss our Information Days are a great way to access a range of information and support all in one place.

Please nominate us - we could win £5,000 towards our work with local people living with sight loss! It only take a few minutes to nominate. Thank you! movementforgood.com/draws/specia... #MovementForGood

Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

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We are #hiring Want to make a difference to the lives of older people with sight loss who are lonely and isolated? We are #recruiting for a Befriending Coordinator to join our team and really make a difference: "I feel connected to the outside world again! I hope her visits never stop".

Drum roll please! We are excited to have been chosen to be part of the #SmallCharityWeek @biggive.bsky.social match funding campaign! Every donation towards our Big Give Befriending appeal from 22-29th June will be doubled thanks to our match funder, @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social Watch this space!

We are very proud to share that our Chair of Trustees, Martin Wilson, has been recognised for 23 years service to the community through a High Sheriff of Derbyshire award. Thank you Martin for everything you have done, and continue to do, for local people living with sight loss.