Over the past 10 weeks KVIN have been compiling a fortnightly roundup of the news and information we have been sharing for visually impaired people in Kirklees. Now that lockdown restrictions are easing and we are gradually moving to a ‘new normal’ we will distribute our news roundups monthly, at the start of each month. […]
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Ways to Wellbeing Weeks 1-6 summary
We have partnered with local mental health charity Support to Recovery, who promote positive mental health. They have developed some weekly activities that people can try at home which will promote their wellbeing and mental health during this time of social isolation. These packs are available for anyone to download and use, we have a […]
Getting out and about: Town centres and shops
As lockdown restrictions are lifted and people gradually find their feet with the new normal what exactly does this mean for the VI community? Whether it’s accessing public transport or navigating town centres it’s time to admit that, yes things are different but this by no means suggests any changes are insurmountable. Here we take […]
Getting out and about: Public Transport
As lockdown restrictions are lifted and people gradually find their feet with the new normal, what exactly does this mean for the VI community? Whether it’s accessing public transport or navigating town centres it’s time to admit that, yes things are different but this by no means suggests any changes are insurmountable. Here we take […]
Ways to Wellbeing Week 6
We have partnered with local mental health charity Support to Recovery, who promote positive mental health. They have developed some weekly activities that people can try at home which will promote their wellbeing and mental health during this time of scoial isolation. These packs are available for anyone to download and use, we have a […]
Merger with Society for the Blind of Dewsbury, Batley and District
Dewsbury and Batley blind charity merges to streamline services The Society for the Blind of Dewsbury have announced it will merge with Kirklees Visual Impairment Network (KVIN) following a unanimous decision by both boards of trustees. The Society, which is based at the Whitfield Centre on Soothill Lane, in Batley, has provided services for the […]
Ways to Wellbeing Week 5
We have partnered with local mental health charity Support to Recovery, who promote positive mental health. They have developed some weekly activities that people can try at home which will promote their wellbeing and mental health during this time of scoial isolation. These packs are available for anyone to download and use, we have a […]
Survival Tips: Photography
This week we have been sharing tips for using photography as a way to keep busy during lockdown. Sight loss doesnt mean you have to stop taking photo’s or taking up photography as a hobby. Heres what the RNIB says; ‘We want to show that with simple adaptations, blind and partially sighted people can take […]
Ways to Wellbeing Week 4
We have partnered with local mental health charity Support to Recovery, who promote positive mental health. They have developed some weekly activities that people can try at home which will promote their wellbeing and mental health during this time of scoial isolation. These packs are available for anyone to download and use, we have a […]
Product review: iPhone SE2020
At KVIN we are very keen on our phones, not just from the personal perspective of keeping in touch, but also in terms of the many other functions they help us to complete in daily life. Whether that’s online shopping, planning a journey or getting apps to read our mail, we wouldn’t and most definitely […]