ALT We see a photograph of Carers Café in Croydon. Jason Perry, Croydon Mayor, spent time with carers in March 2026, listening to their experiences and seeing first-hand how they are supported by Carers First across the borough. Carers First were delighted to hear positive feedback, with carers sharing how much the support means to them and the difference it makes to their wellbeing.
ALT We see a poster displaying the theme of Carers Week 2026 which takes place between today (Monday 8 June) and Sunday 14 June. The theme is "Building carer friendly communities". We see a drawing of various buildings presented in lively colours under the logo of Carers Week and the theme as stated earlier (i.e., presented as a headline).
🧘♀️💜 Our members recently enjoyed another Mindfulness & Meditation session, learning practical techniques to support wellbeing, relaxation, and self-care.
A wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with others. ✨
#CroydonVision#Mindfulness#Wellbeing
As #VolunteersWeek comes to an end, we remember the kind words of one member as he thanked our volunteers earlier this week: “Thank you. Everything you do has a lasting impact on our community. You make an impression & we always look forward to seeing you again!" 🙏 @yourcroydon
ALT We see a beautiful and peaceful photograph of two hands reaching out towards each other against a landscape of soft pink and purple tones.
"Being a #volunteer is very meaningful to me. I focus on eye health advice to support members & raise awareness. I value being part of a supportive community where small interactions help people manage their vision & feel better. "(Peter Osei-Bonsu, Trustee). @Moorfields@SWLNHS
ALT We see the image the brown eye on the right side of a female face alongside a green set of leaves. Dr Peter Osei-Bonsu, a Trustee and general Volunteer, shares a quote of his work raising awareness of eye health and the importance of maintaining healthy eyes.
One member reflects about her experience: “I love my ‘Thursday family’ which feels so inclusive. Our incredible #volunteers greet & welcome us, support with lunch & anything we need. We chat, dance, sing, enjoy board games". 💜Thank you & happy #VolunteersWeek! 🙏🙌@yourcroydon
ALT We appreciate two photographs. On the left, we can see a visual image of our Thursday Dance Group. On the right, we enjoy a poster celebrating Volunteers' Week 2026 which states "Thank you, Volunteers", and displays lovely and colourful stars.
ALT We see two photographs of delicious food: golden rice and vegetables on the left, and a stunning cheesecake with berries on the right. Thank you very much to the team, work experience students, and volunteers for a delicious lunch today and always!
Thank you to Sheila for her words & support with "Keep Fit" & much more : "Volunteering means a lot to me. It's helping me build my confidence, & be part of a kind & supportive community, where even small things I do make a difference." 💜🙏#VolunteersWeek@CVATraining@SWLNHS
ALT We see two beautiful and colourful photographs. One photo shows our "Keep Fit" exercise from this morning. A second visual image captures some of our attendees enjoying yesterday's lunch. We are grateful to volunteers, members, and staff for their relentless support, commitment, and passion. Happy Volunteers' Week 2026!
As we celebrate #VolunteersWeek, we reflect on how volunteering plays a vital role in society. It was a pleasure to enjoy lunch with many wonderful volunteers, members, and partners today. We thank you for everything you do! 💜🙏 @yourcroydon@CVATraining@SWLNHS@InsideCroydon
ALT We see a photograph of volunteers, members, and community partners at having lunch at Bedford Hall this afternoon. Nicola Newman (Croydon Vision CEO) shares a few words of gratitude and thanks our volunteers for their brilliant support. It was a lovely afternoon.
Big THANK YOU to the brilliant Dr Paul Harper, an outstanding Volunteer whose relentless drive, passion, and commitment are a source of inspiration. After a busy weekend helping a Member with a house move, Paul found time to support us today! #VolunteersWeek@yourcroydon @🙏⭐️
ALT We see a photo of Dr Paul Harper, a much-admired Croydon Vision Volunteer. He is holding a "Thank You" note prepared by Croydon Vision Staff. Although Paul is very tired after a busy weekend helping one of our Members with his house move, Paul continues to smile and has been supporting us today as always. A real super star!
ALT We see a poster with multi-coloured stars stating: "Thank you, Volunteers" as headline, and "Volunteers' Week" as strapline. As we approach the start of Volunteers' Week 2026 (Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June), we emphasise our gratitude to all our Volunteers for their superb work and meaningful contribution to our community. Thank you!
As Dementia Action Week 2026 comes to an end, we are grateful to @alzheimerssoc for raising awareness of #dementia, UK’s biggest killer. Thank you for the relentless work underpinned by #research, #education, and #support to address key challenges that affect us all.@NHSEngland
ALT We see the image a Forget Me Not, a beautiful flower with sky-blue, five-petaled bloom, and a bright yellow and white centre. For the Alzheimer's Society, it represents remembrance, hope, solidarity, and the promise that people living with dementia and their loved ones will never face the disease alone.
ALT We see a poster promoting Pharmacy First services. It reminds us that most pharmacies can help us with common conditions without needed a GP appointment. The poster encourages us by stating: "Visit your Pharmacy First!".
🏃♂️ What a day at the London Marathon this past weekend
Huge thank you to all the runners, crowds, volunteers, and the @LondonMarathon Foundation for an inspiring event 💜
The energy and community spirit were incredible ✨
#LondonMarathon#CroydonVision
Books are like a window onto another word. They introduce us to new people, new cultures, new ideas. On 23 April, @UNESCO celebrates World Book and Copyright Day in recognition of the power of books as a bridge between generations and across cultures.📚💜
unesco.org/en/days/world-boo…
⚽ Matchday!
Our members attended Crystal Palace vs Newcastle this past weekend as part of our London Marathon project 🔥
Big thanks to @GiveVision for making it possible 🙌
#CroydonVision#CPFC#CrystalPalace#Matchday
We are excited to read about an experimental “living eye drop” that uses naturally occurring eye bacteria to support corneal wound healing . Thank you @PittHealthSci for this proof-of‑concept study, published in Cell Reports. @NHS@UCLMoorfieldsEd@RNIBmedschool.pitt.edu/news/pitt…
ALT We see the image of a woman preparing to self-administer an eye drop into her right eye.