Blind and Sight Impaired Society - Supporting people with sight loss in South Essex.
Basildon, Essex
Joined September 2011
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BASIS NEEDS YOU! Please think about becoming a volunteer befriender, there is massive demand for this service. volunteeressex.org/opportuni…
We are delighted to share that we have received #NationalLottery funding from @TNLComFund for our project! Thank you to National Lottery players for helping #MakeAmazingHappen.
How amazing is this?!
Thanks for inviting me to share our latest research into CBS at @UCLeye & @Moorfields. A highlight was meeting Eliza from @MedDetectDogs who’s currently training to detect onset of visual hallucinations using her nose! 🐶 @esmesumbrella
ALT A photo of Lee and Eliza from Medical Detection Dogs at the CBS Patient Information Day.
The next virtual meeting of the WAVE group for working age people will be May 2nd at 6pm. WAVE Zoom meeting info:
us06web.zoom.us/j/6469081170
Meeting ID: 646 908 1170
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+442034815237
The next Zoom meeting for Working aged people will be on 4th April at 6pm. Here's the link us06web.zoom.us/j/6469081170
Can you spare a moment to nominate us for a chance to win a £1000 grant? movementforgood.com/index.ph…
We are proud to announce that our Chair, June Maylin was awarded a lifetime achievement award at the @BasildonDC Volunteer Awards. June has been recognised for her work as a speaker for Guide Dogs, Trustee for BASIS and Braille tutor to over 50 visually impaired people.#volunteer
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🚨COMMENTATORS WANTED!
We’re proud to announce that from next season we’ll be offering audio-described commentary…
AND IT COULD BE YOU ON THE MIC!
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Thanks to an anonymous donation and the help of @AlanMarchSport and @BASIS_Basildon we think we will be THE ONLY non-league club to offer this for visually-impaired and autistic fans.
For more info and how to apply to become one of our commentators, see here:
hashtagunited.co.uk/become-a… – at Sutton, London
BBC News - BBC reporter Sean Dilley finally meets his new guide dog
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67890376
This July marks BASIS' 25th Anniversary. Celebrate with us! Follow the link to read our story in the Echo
echo-news.co.uk/news/2366562…
Massive thanks to everyone at @whitehart00 for raising a whopping £601 for BASIS through their quuz night. Join them every second Monday for the quiz.
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We will be at #BrentwoodCommunityHospital tomorrow (11th) 10-4pm for anyone affected by #SightLoss. Find us in the main reception area. Click on the link for more details:
essexsight.org.uk/locations/…
#LowVision #Brentwood @BrentwoodCVS @essex_loc @BASIS_Basildon @RNIB
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If you are blind or partially sighted, you might have heard of the Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI).
Watch our latest '#EyeCare & You' webinar to find out more about what CVI can support you with and why you should consider obtaining one.
bit.ly/3CBLIOF
BASIS are registered, if you'd like to volunteer for us please head over to #TheBigHelpOut
You heard it straight from @BearGrylls! 🔥
Check out thebighelpout.org.uk
"It's a chance for people to make a difference"
#TheBigHelpOut
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So many fantastic support services are listed in the More in Common Basildon directory on our website. Get in touch if your community group or charity would like to be featured.
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We are delighted to have raised £3426 through the Aviva Community Fund. Thank you to everyone that supported our campaign, your donations mean that we can continue to provide social activities, befriending and equipment demonstration to our 800+ clients.
As we reflect on 2022, we would like to celebrate the support that BASIS has given to the V.I community of South Essex this year and look forward to finding new ways to reach more people and have a positive impact on their lives in 2023. Happy new year #sightloss #essex #vip