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Sutton Vision @suttonvision

Working to support people living with sight loss in Sutton

Joined August 2016
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If you're experiencing blurry vision, increased glare, faded colours, or difficulty seeing at night, cataracts could be the cause. At Sutton Vision, we offer assistive technology and support services to help people with visual impairment strengthen their quality of life.
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Richard Bounds, CEO of Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network speaks at the Rainbow Group's meeting. They support people with sight loss to learn independence skills. Join us to find out more: us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 with Meeting ID: 458 043 7872 or call 0203 481 5237
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ALT Image of Richard Bounds. Richard wears a black top, glasses with grey hair
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Our volunteers share their experiences of volunteering at Sutton Vision for #VolunteersWeek
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Would you like to get out about, supporting a visually impaired person at the same time? As a Walking Buddy, you would accompany a user to enable them to feel confident to explore the local area. Sound like you? Contact info@suttonvision.org.uk or 020 8409 7166 #volunteersweek
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We've had a lovely afternoon thanking our volunteers, as part of #VolunteersWeek. We also welcomed Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns as he presented Sutton Vision with the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest Award given to local voluntary groups and equivalent to an MBE.
Sutton Vision celebration at Volunteer Week. Volunteers seen sitting at table

ALT Sutton Vision celebration at Volunteer Week. Volunteers seen sitting at table

Kings' Award Certificate and a plate of scones on a table

ALT Kings' Award Certificate and a plate of scones on a table

Sutton Vision Chair Michael Parsons shakes the hand of Sir Adrian Johns, Deputy Lord Lieutentant

ALT Sutton Vision Chair Michael Parsons shakes the hand of Sir Adrian Johns, Deputy Lord Lieutentant

Sutton Vision Chair Michael Parsons, Sir Adrian Johns, Deputy Lord Lieutentant and trustee Juliet Milgate

ALT Sutton Vision Chair Michael Parsons, Sir Adrian Johns, Deputy Lord Lieutentant and trustee Juliet Milgate
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Would you like to use your volunteer days to help a local charity? We welcome corporate volunteers at Sutton Vision so bring your colleagues, have fun and help a local cause the same time! Email info@suttonvision.org.uk to find out more #volunteersweek
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To mark #VolunteersWeek, Sherine Krause, CEO of Sutton Vision, has a special message for our volunteers. Why not join our team? Find out more here: suttonvision.org.uk/get-invo…
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We’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2026 – marking 42 years of saying thank you to our volunteers for everything they do! #VolunteersWeek
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Sutton Vision E-News June 2026 - mailchi.mp/f60407ef9839/sutt…
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Volunteer Michael Fox shares his experience of being invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace to mark the charity being given The King's Award for Voluntary Service
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Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you to every one of you who give your precious time to come in to help, and who also go out of your way to reach out to the community and spread awareness of our services.
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Volunteer Joan with a tea and coffee tray smiling brightly.

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Just one week left for appreciation and recognition! From awards ceremonies to afternoon tea. We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible volunteers who drive positive change at Sutton Vision. #VolunteersWeek
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ALT Get ready for volunteers week 2026. 1st to 7th June. #VolunteersWeek on a bright orange background with stars
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Your eyes work hard! One way to care for them is to make healthy lifestyle choices like eating well and staying active. If you live with visual impairment in Sutton, our low vision clinic may be able to support you. Find out more at info@suttonvision.org.uk #HealthyVisionMonth
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ALT Woman holding an eye chart in front of a man sitting down looking through a magnifier.
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Great to welcome colleagues from @lexisnexisuk using their corporate volunteering days to spruce up our sensory garden. 🌻 Many thanks and all their hard work will be appreciate by our users over the Summer 😎
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ALT Group from Lexis Nexis and Amanda standing outdoors in a courtyard with brick walls, colourful benches, and hanging plants under a cloudy sky.

Two people painting blue chairs in a sunlit outdoor garden area with brick walls and potted plants.

ALT Two people painting blue chairs in a sunlit outdoor garden area with brick walls and potted plants.

Woman in red shirt painting a wooden planter bright yellow in a sunny outdoor garden area.

ALT Woman in red shirt painting a wooden planter bright yellow in a sunny outdoor garden area.

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ALT Two people painting blue chairs in a sunlit outdoor garden area with brick walls and potted plants.
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Tracey Clarke from Accessible Waterways Association, joins the Zoom Rainbow Group, Thursday 13th May at 10am. Talking about her sight loss and living on a narrowboat. Join us, awa-uk.org.uk. us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 or call 0203 481 5237 with ID 458 043 7872

Welcome to the Accessible Waterways Association

The Accessible Waterways Association (AWA) UK has been set up to inform, represent, and assist people who live with disabilities...

awa-uk.org.uk
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Today is International Guide Dog Day so we salute all the incredible contributions of guide dogs enhancing the independence for individuals with visual impairments including our very own Otis #internationalguidedogday
Otis, a fox red Labrador, is seen in the office with his Guide Dog harness on, in front of a desk and chair

ALT Otis, a fox red Labrador, is seen in the office with his Guide Dog harness on, in front of a desk and chair
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Three Sutton Vision members attended an audio described architectural tour of the Barbican Centre in the City of London, led by Marcus Dickey Horley. A fascinating insight into 20 years of development and the construction work. An amazing day out, thank you @Barbican
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ALT A urban courtyard with a pond in the foreground and large building at the back with balconies. Moss in the middle of the pond. Benches and trees line the left side with people walking and sitting down.

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ALT a man with a blue hat, woman with a red scarf and another woman with a red hat smiling with sunglasses.
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An excellent turnout this month at our Beddington Walks for Wellbeing. Fully accessible and designed for visually impaired people to navigate a safe and friendly environment. 📅Join us on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month around the Borough.
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ALT A group of visually impaired adults walking together along a paved path in a park, some using white canes and two people leading guide dogs. Trees with pink blossoms line the path on a sunny day.

A group of visually impaired adults lined up smiling on a sunny day with two people holding white canes and two guide dogs sitting and laying on the grass in front.

ALT A group of visually impaired adults lined up smiling on a sunny day with two people holding white canes and two guide dogs sitting and laying on the grass in front.

visually impaired group enjoying tea or coffee at an outdoor café table with a two dogs nearby them on a sunny day.

ALT visually impaired group enjoying tea or coffee at an outdoor café table with a two dogs nearby them on a sunny day.
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Smart glasses aren’t just “tech”, they are a real access tool for visually impaired people. Read our letter in todays Guardian: theguardian.com/technology/2… If you are VI and want to test or learn more at info@suttonvison.org.uk
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April is Women's Eye Health Month. Did you know women have a higher risk of vision problems such as glaucoma, than men? Eye checks, diet and exercise can support prevention but if you live with sight loss, we can help. Get in touch at info@suttonvision.org.uk
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ALT Three women smiling around a table. One woman is holding a cane
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