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Wow – this heat wave just seems to go on and on! Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long there are health risks. The main risks posed by a heatwave are: dehydration (not having enough water) overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with […]

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Seven year old Zoe, who accesses our children’s services, competed in the National Championships with Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) this Saturday! RDA has been around for over 40 years, with their horses and ponies providing therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the UK. They have volunteer groups who organise activities […]

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In partnership with The Vision Council, National Sunglasses Day is a commemorative date held annually on June 27 celebrating the importance of wearing shades to protect the eyes from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sight for Surrey invited local schools to wear sunglasses to raise awareness of protecting our eyes in the sun. We are delighted […]

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11 vision impaired children and their siblings, parents and carers enjoyed a day of Watersports at Henfold Lake in Staines on Saturday 23rd May as part of the Young People’s Inclusion Programme at Sight for Surrey. Henfold Lake is a beautiful parkland in Surrey, catering for camping, caravaning, fishing and other activities. When you arrive at Henfold […]

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To mark #DeafblindAwarenessWeek, we’ve been sharing the stories of some inspirational deafblind people. One of the groups we focused on was our Friendship Group. Many people who have combined sight and hearing loss experience isolation and disconnection from everyday life. Getting out to meet up with others is only possible with support. Keeping in touch with friends, […]