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What to do when your child is unwell
All NHS services are under considerable pressure at the moment, and we are therefore circulating guidance for parents on what to do when their child is unwell. Please read the poster Getting the right help when your child is unwell July 2021 that uses the Red, Amber...
JOAN SCOOPS A COMMUNITY HERO AWARD!
Joan Barnett, from Merrow, has been awarded one of the Mayor of Guildford’s prestigious Community Hero Award for the outstanding volunteer work she has provided to Sight for Surrey during the Coronavirus pandemic. Joan has been a volunteer for Sight for Surrey since...
Signpost spring/summer out now!
The latest issue of Signpost magazine from Sight for Surrey is out now! Our spring/summer 2021 edition is brimming with stories of what we have been up to, and how we have continued supporting everyone during lockdown. Signpost is available in five different formats,...
Let’s Talk Tech!
Sight for Surrey are introducing a series of webinars called 'Let's Talk Tech'. These will be facilitated by our Access Technology Trainer, Gary Eady. Delivered on the last Wednesday of each month, over Zoom, they will make it possible to find out information about...
RUN THE VIRTUAL LONDON MARATHON FOR SIGHT FOR SURREY
Did you miss out on a place for this year’s London marathon again? If so, do not fear, Sight for Surrey has 4 places up for grabs at this year’s virtual race on Sunday 3rd October 2021, when 50,000 runners will have the chance to be part of the biggest marathon ever...
Top tips on wearing a face mask with hearing aids
As we all know the wearing of a face mask is mandatory in all enclosed public spaces unless you are exempt. However if you wear a hearing aid this can be tricky as most face masks go over the ears. Then your face mask straps get tangled up with your hearing aid and...
CO-OP SHOPPERS WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Calling into Co-op to grab a can of coke? Popping out to pick up a packet of peas for tea or visiting Co-op for that much needed mid-week top up shop? Fetcham based charity Sight for Surrey is urging all Surrey residents to support local people with a hearing or sight...
The Magnificent Seven!
For the last four years, Sony Europe has organised a running and cycling challenge for their employees, helping them to keep fit, healthy and active and earn money for a charity of their choice. During 2020, even with lockdown and group restrictions, a team of 7 Sony...
Christmas Working Hours
Although the Sight for Surrey offices are closed due to Coronavirus, we are still available via all communications methods below. Our Christmas working hours are: Christmas Eve - 9am to to 5pm Christmas Day - Office Closed Boxing Day - Office Closed Sunday 27th...
Virtual Christmas Day
If you fancy some virtual company on Christmas Day, Surrey Coalition of Disabled People are hosting 2 free virtual events, one for the lovers, the other for the haters of Christmas Day. Don't mention the C word and Full on Christmas are both free to join and you can...
Places of worship
Many of our beloved and beautiful churches may sadly still be closed this Christmas but you can still take part in worship and song from the comfort of your own home. Sight for Surrey has produced a list of Places of Worship for each of the Surrey boroughs that you...
Support Sight for Surrey this Christmas with www.dontsendmeacard.com
Two very talented vision impaired young people, aged 10 and 14, both supported by Sight for Surrey, have each designed a Christmas card that is available to buy and send online at www.dontsendmeacard.com Alfie, aged 10, designed a festive Father Christmas...