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Lesley: From Client to Befriender
Lesley first heard of MyVision Oxfordshire when she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in 1993. She has been one of our regular clients from that point onward. Lesley described MyVision […]
Read moreMike: Counselling Through Lived Experience
Mike, one of our volunteer counsellors, found out about MyVision Oxfordshire 13 years ago when he was diagnosed with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. “It’s taken me a long time to […]
Read moreHelp visually impaired people access a vital counselling service
Being told that you have a visual impairment can be devastating. Losing your sight is a real bereavement, and many doctors do not have the time to explain or offer […]
Read moreJean: Navigating Sight and Hearing Loss
We first met Jean last autumn when she contacted us to explore aids which could help her complete day-to-day tasks. Over the winter she joined our coffee and board game […]
Read moreRoyal Literary Fund Creative Writing Group
Don’t miss the chance to join a transformative creative writing group designed specifically for visually impaired individuals! Hosted by MyVision in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund, these weekly drop-in […]
Read moreBotley Road Rail Bridge Closure
The bridge under the rail line at Oxford rail station will be closed from 11th April 2023 until the end of October 2023 to allow for work to take place […]
Read moreDuncan: Navigating Life After A Stroke
Duncan suffered a stroke in the spring of 2021 which lead to his sight loss. He has been meeting with us in order to regain his confidence and to gain knowledge about assistive technology available for people with visual impairments.
Read moreWrite your will through our new partnership with Bequeathed.
Thinking about writing your will? Make the will you’ve been meaning to – free, and professionally drafted through our partnership with Bequeathed. The simple way to make your Will For […]
Read moreMary: Journey With Her Guide Dog
Mary has a severe form of Myopia which was picked up early due to a family history of the disease. Mary spent her early to mid-teens frequently attending the Oxford […]
Read moreDoes Research Really Help?
Have you ever been asked to take part in scientific research, but it wasn’t obvious how your involvement would help, or why you were doing it? Last week, Optometrist Dr […]
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