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Wetherspoons bars thousands of Assistance Dogs from pubs
As the saying goes, a dog is a man’s best friend, but for JD Wetherspoons sadly this is not the case as the pub giant has barred Assistance Dogs from all of their 800 premises in the UK, Isle of Man and Ireland. The exception to this rule is dogs registered with a...
International Assistance Dog Week
To highlight International Assistance Dog Week Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey are uniting with Surrey Coalition for Disabled People and sharing advice on rights of entry for Assistance Dogs, how to act around an Assistance Dog and the impact access refusals can...
Hiring a new Helpdesk Advisor
Job Title: Helpdesk Advisor Reports to: Senior Helpdesk Coordinator Full Time (36 hours per week) £23,100.00 Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years and is the major provider of services for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing,...
Devolution – have your say!
The Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey is underway and this is your opportunity to have your say! So, what is devolution? Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from central government to a local level. Currently Surrey...
Deafblind Awareness Week, 23rd to 29th June
To celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week (23rd-29th June) we are releasing a series of short videos on our social media channels highlighting the varied support we provide to people who are deafblind. In our Friendship groups trip to Bocketts Farm, there are lots of...
Keep cool!
As the heat cranks up please do try and keep yourself cool. Our top tips for keeping cool are as follows: Stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm Wear a hat and sunscreen when out and about Drink plenty of water Keep your windows and blinds/curtains shut during the...
PIP & DLA proposed changes – highlight your concerns
Are you Deaf, or disabled and live in Epsom, Ewell, Ashtead or Leatherhead and are concerned about future cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and how these changes will affect you? If so, please come and join this group...
Have your say on the Government’s welfare reforms
The Government has announced major reforms to disability benefits and employment support which could have a significant impact on people with sight loss. These include limiting who can claim some disability benefits, requiring people with a health condition or...
Additional Needs Service Showcase
On Wednesday 18th June at Ripley Village Hall the Additional Needs Service Showcase is taking place and you are invited to come along. This is a marketplace style event where a number of services, teams and organisations that support children and young people with...
Royal Surrey County Hospital Parking Changes
A new parking system has launched at Royal Surrey County Hospital using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. This will replace the current parking process, offering a smoother and more convenient experience for visitors. The ANPR system is barrier-free...
Volunteers’ Week – 2-8th June
Volunteers' Week runs from 2-8th June 2025 and is an opportunity for us to say thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who graciously give their time freely to help and support children and adults in Surrey who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and...
Register your interest: London Marathon 2026!
We have two places in the London Marathon 2026 which takes place on Sunday 26th April 2026! Do you have a family member, or friend, who would like to take on the challenge of running the 26-mile course whilst raising funds to support people in Surrey who are Deaf,...