Official Government Guidance

The official source of information is the UK Government’s Coronavirus website. This information is updated by Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England.

COVID-19: Official Government Guidance on:

Face-to-face health assessments for benefits suspended – Claimants on disability benefits will, for the time being, no longer be required to attend face-to-face assessments. This affects claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), often very relevant to those with a visual impairment. Full details here

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E-scooters: London Vision's response

London Vision's response to the rushed legalisation of rented e-scooters in the capital.
Advice for travelling on public transport

With the type of support available and guidance and information being updated regularly, we have put together a few points on what you need to bear in mind when travelling on public transport.

E-scooters: London Vision's response

London Vision's response to the rushed legalisation of rented e-scooters in the capital.
Advice for travelling on public transport

With the type of support available and guidance and information being updated regularly, we have put together a few points on what you need to bear in mind when travelling on public transport.
Good video conferencing etiquette - Zoom

Many of us conduct much of our working day over video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, but, do you know the best etiquette when on a video call? Check out this guide to good video conferencing etiquette - for work and socialising!
Me and my mask - a hook up

Jacqui Thomas, Development Manager, joins us on the London Vision blog to write about her dalliance with the world of face masks in the post-COVID19 world.
Early lessons in social distancing

Right at the beginning of lockdown, Development Manager Andy Law wrote about a less than pleasant experience trying to shop. Now, he's back, and talking about the unique experience of shopping while trying to observe social distancing.
Launching a new business in lockdown

In this blog Dr Beverley Duguid talks about launching her brand new wellness and meditation business during a worldwide pandemic.
Mental Health Awareness Week

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week all week and we've put together a few tips on how to try and lift your mood in a time when we're all feeling a bit lonely and isolated.
Setting yourself up on Zoom

Liam O'Carroll has taken the plunge and joined the world of video conferencing. He's finally set himself up on Zoom, and made all the mistakes so you don't have to. Check out his blog to find out more:
Birthday in lockdown

At the start of 2020, our Engagement Manager, Bhavini Makwana, had been planning for a milestone April birthday, only or those plans to be thrown into disarray. Undaunted, her lockdown birthday turned out to be truly special.
Leading an organisation through a pandemic

London Vision's CEO, Cathy Low, talks about her experience of leading an organisation during the pandemic, and how the lockdown is changing ways of working.

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Employment

London Vision supports blind and partially people find and stay in employment. Find out more about our Works for Me programme on this page
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Blind shopping: when the environment is NOT accessible

Student Charlotte Nickson has kindly taken some time out from her degree to write a blog for Purple Tuesday, addressing the impact that shared spaces have on accessible shopping
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London Visual Impairment Forum

London Vision hosts the LVIF on a quarterly basis at Pocklington Hub.
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E-scooters: London Vision's response

London Vision's response to the rushed legalisation of rented e-scooters in the capital.
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