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LGBT+ History Month is a month long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and non-binary LGBT+ history.  It is also an opportunity to reflect on the history of LGBT+ rights and movements. https://youtu.be/l6folPz_5PI

Healthwatch Isle of Wight is the only independent consumer champion for health and social care with statutory powers. We were set up to listen to the voice of the local community and we work with others to make improvements to health and social care services. This is...

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Here's what some of our members have to say....

Today was the launch of our new IT accessibility suite here at Millbrooke House. Sam was on hand to show our guests how to use a PC, demonstrating all the features for visually impaired and blind users. Special thanks to Age UK for coming to the session and being part...

National Braille Literacy Month is celebrated in January every year. It is also a celebration of the founder, Louis Braille’s birthday. Apart from honouring Braille’s legacy, this month aims to educate people about the importance and advantages of Braille literacy. We...

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Paul joined the IWSB in 2010 as a Trustee, with the thought that he would like to be involved with the charity, as a member of his family was already benefitting from their support. In 2014 he became Chair of the Trustee Board and worked tirelessly to further the aims...

Sight for Wight held their 13th Annual Story Writing Awards, at Newport's Riverside Centre, organised by Chris Cane of the Charity, with Master of Ceremonies Maurice Kachuk introducing Chief Executive Lisa Hollyhead, Chair of Trustees Sue Bungey and special guest IW...

We would like to invite applications for the role of Trustee at Sight for Wight.  We are particularly interested in applications from those who have financial, legal and charity governance experience. History & Background The Isle of Wight Society for the Blind...

Our short story writing competition is back after the success of last year’s which produced some very high quality entries, despite lockdown and everything being ‘virtual’.  This is the 13th year of the competition; originally started by our patrons, RC Bridgestock,...

We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away and would like to send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family. After hearing the sad news we have decided to postpone tomorrow’s (10th September) low vision open day; however, there...