Transforming lives, on the journey to independence

Joined August 2017
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We are grateful to researchers committed to understanding caregivers who support VI people. During #CarersWeek, we enjoyed revisiting this @CityStGeorges paper 📚: openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/epr… 💜@carersweek @informingcarers @Moorfields @SWLNHS @yourcroydon @RNIB @Carers_first 💜
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It’s estimated that over 28,000 people in Croydon are providing care for a relative or friend. As we approach the end of #CarersWeek, we thank @Carers_first for providing help, advice, practical & emotional support for carers. 💜🙏@yourcroydon @HealthwatchCR0 @SWLNHS @carersweek
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As we start #CarersWeek2026, we want to raise awareness of the vital role of carers & celebrate this year’s theme: building carer friendly communities. Visit Croydon Council’s website for further information & events.💜 croydon.gov.uk/adult-health-… @yourcroydon @Carers_first @SWLNHS
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🧘‍♀️💜 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
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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
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"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
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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
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A big THANK YOU to our Croydon College work experience students, volunteers, Shalini, and Phil for many fun activities & delicious lunch today !🙏 Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🎉💜 @yourcroydon @CALATCroydon @LSBU @SWLNHS @CVATraining @InsideCroydon @BIGSouthLondon
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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
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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
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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 @🙏⭐️
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As we approach the start of Volunteers' Week 2026, please join us in honouring the incredible contributions of our Volunteers who make our #community stronger every day. Thank you to each and every one of you. 🙏💜 #volunteersweek @CVATraining @yourcroydon @NHS @MoorfieldFriend
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The National Conversation is a UK-wide listening initiative, inviting people right across the country to share what they value about community life and the kind of communities they want to build together: thenationalconversation.org.… @NHSEngland @DWPgovuk @educationgovuk @yourcroydon
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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
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Thank you to QHRN @ucl for the "The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation" conference🙏. Great papers including Co-producing Pharmacy First Evaluation! profiles.lshtm.ac.uk/3803-is…@UCLMoorfieldsEd @NHSEngland @croydonhealth
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🏃‍♂️ 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
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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…
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⚽ 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
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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 @RNIB medschool.pitt.edu/news/pitt…
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