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LOOK UK
@lookuk.bsky.social
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A small but mighty national charity, supporting visually impaired young people and their families to thrive.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 6h
Thinking about learning to use a cane? Or have you been cane trained but still struggle to feel confident using it? Our blog Meet My Cane, written by Orientation and Mobility Instructor Michelle, is packed with helpful tips and insights to help you get cane-savvy. buff.ly/8xlBDOW
#WhiteCaneDay
A young woman walking in a green field with a large oak tree behind her. She is waring a long blue top with the yellow LOOK logo on it and is walking along using her cane.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 22h
Thinking about learning to use a cane? Or have you been cane trained but still struggle to feel confident using it? Our blog Meet My Cane, written by Orientation and Mobility Instructor Michelle, is packed with helpful tips and insights to help you get cane-savvy. buff.ly/8xlBDOW
#WhiteCaneDay
A young woman walking in a green field with a large oak tree behind her. She is waring a long blue top with the yellow LOOK logo on it and is walking along using her cane.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 1d
"Here, let me help you!" — it’s something people often say when they see someone who is blind or partially sighted. But being guided without asking first isn’t always helpful. LOOK Mentor Project Officer Maria shares why consent matters and how to offer support the right way. #VisionAwarenessMonth
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 1d
Planning a holiday? Booking a train? Ordering a takeaway?
Every time you shop online through easyfundraising, you’ll raise free donations for LOOK. Those little amounts soon add up. Imagine the impact if everyone in our community joined in!
➡️ Sign up today: buff.ly/IksmY5W
Easy fundraising turns your online shopping into everyday magic. Image of a man in a pink t-shirt making a heart sign with his hands.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 1d
Join LOOK UK for a fun-filled Woodland Adventure in Hereford this autumn.
Families are invited to The Cart Shed on Wednesday 29th October, 10am – 3pm for a day of den making, willow weaving and toasting marshmallows around the fire.
Places are limited, so register today!
buff.ly/yYPSmPe
Image of a father and son standing at a white round table working together to build an object out of willow sticks. Both are wearing t-shirts and caps.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 2d
Thinking about learning to use a cane? Or have you been cane trained but still struggle to feel confident using it? Our blog Meet My Cane, written by Orientation and Mobility Instructor Michelle, is packed with helpful tips and insights to help you get cane-savvy. buff.ly/8xlBDOW
#WhiteCaneDay
A young woman walking in a green field with a large oak tree behind her. She is waring a long blue top with the yellow LOOK logo on it and is walking along using her cane.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 2d
Join LOOK UK for a fun-filled Woodland Adventure in Hereford this autumn.
Families are invited to The Cart Shed on Wednesday 29th October, 10am – 3pm for a day of den making, willow weaving and toasting marshmallows around the fire.
Places are limited, so register today!
buff.ly/yYPSmPe
Image of a father and son standing at a white round table working together to build an object out of willow sticks. Both are wearing t-shirts and caps.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 2d
Planning is in full swing at LOOK HQ, and everyone is getting really excited about our upcoming Woodland Adventure on Wednesday, 29th October at The Cart Shed in Hereford! We’ll spend the day outdoors crafting, den making, and toasting marshmallows around the fire. Book here: buff.ly/yYPSmPe
Image of a group of young children sitting in a line crossed legged. The children are crafting with different woodland materials including leaves and sticks.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 3d
"Here, let me help you!" — it’s something people often say when they see someone who is blind or partially sighted. But being guided without asking first isn’t always helpful. LOOK Mentor Project Officer Maria shares why consent matters and how to offer support the right way. #VisionAwarenessMonth
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 3d
We’re inviting parents & carers to join LOOK and @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk for an online panel discussion about Charles Bonnet Syndrome. A misunderstood and often frightening condition experienced by many people with sight loss, which can cause visual hallucinations.
Register here: buff.ly/S3cuLJx
Image of a young girl in a rainbow stripe cardigan and skirt sat on a wooden swing. She is wearing black rimmed glasses and a pink and orange colourful bucket hat.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 4d
Join LOOK UK for a fun-filled Woodland Adventure in Hereford this autumn.
Families are invited to The Cart Shed on Wednesday 29th October, 10am – 3pm for a day of den making, willow weaving and toasting marshmallows around the fire.
Places are limited, so register today!
buff.ly/yYPSmPe
Image of a father and son standing at a white round table working together to build an object out of willow sticks. Both are wearing t-shirts and caps.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 4d
Are you or a family member affected by Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS)?
On 13th October at 7pm, LOOK and Esmes Umbrella are hosting an online panel for parents and carers to explore CBS. You’ll hear from professionals and families who have experience with the condition: buff.ly/S3cuLJx
Image of 4 young adults sitting in a row listening to a woman talking. Everyone is wearing coats and warm hats, the woman at the front is holding a file of papers.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 5d
Are you or a family member affected by Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS)?
On 13th October at 7pm, LOOK and Esmes Umbrella are hosting an online panel for parents and carers to explore CBS. You’ll hear from professionals and families who have experience with the condition: buff.ly/S3cuLJx
Image of 4 young adults sitting in a row listening to a woman talking. Everyone is wearing coats and warm hats, the woman at the front is holding a file of papers.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 5d
Join LOOK UK for a fun-filled Woodland Adventure in Hereford this autumn.
Families are invited to The Cart Shed on Wednesday 29th October, 10am – 3pm for a day of den making, willow weaving and toasting marshmallows around the fire.
Places are limited, so register today!
buff.ly/yYPSmPe
Image of a father and son standing at a white round table working together to build an object out of willow sticks. Both are wearing t-shirts and caps.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 6d
We’re inviting parents & carers to join LOOK and @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk for an online panel discussion about Charles Bonnet Syndrome. A misunderstood and often frightening condition experienced by many people with sight loss, which can cause visual hallucinations.
Register here: buff.ly/S3cuLJx
Image of a young girl in a rainbow stripe cardigan and skirt sat on a wooden swing. She is wearing black rimmed glasses and a pink and orange colourful bucket hat.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 6d
"Why don’t you just get stronger glasses?" It’s a question people often ask — but progressive sight loss isn’t that simple. Calum from LOOK HQ team explains why glasses alone can’t always help, and what life with changing vision is really like.
#VisionAwarenessMonth #RethinkSightLoss #WorldSightDay
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 6d
"We’re told eyes are "the windows to the soul.” But what if yours wobble, drift, or don’t behave in the way the world expects?
In celebration of World Sight Day, LOOK CEO Charlotte Carson shares her own journey with progressive sight loss and what it truly means to love your eyes.
buff.ly/PjjY5VI
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 7d
Join LOOK UK for a fun-filled Woodland Adventure in Hereford this autumn.
Families are invited to The Cart Shed on Wednesday 29th October, 10am – 3pm for a day of den making, willow weaving and toasting marshmallows around the fire.
Places are limited, so register today!
buff.ly/yYPSmPe
Image of a father and son standing at a white round table working together to build an object out of willow sticks. Both are wearing t-shirts and caps.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 7d
With half term around the corner and the autumn chill setting in, coming up with ways to keep the kids entertained can be challenging.
Join our Parent Support Group chat session on the 9th Oct, we’ll be sharing practical ideas, tips, and resources to help make the school break fun! buff.ly/30ygCk4
Image of a woman in child in a woodland setting, the woman is helping the child to cut a piece of wood using a small saw.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 8d
Join us this Thursday (9th October) for our Parent Support Group Chat Session, where we’ll be sharing practical ideas, tips, and resources to help make the October half-term enjoyable for the whole family.
Register here: buff.ly/30ygCk4
Image of a group of 10 adults sitting on fold out chairs, they are all facing forward and are smiling and laughing at a speaker at the front of the room.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 8d
Are you or a family member affected by Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS)?
On 13th October at 7pm, LOOK and Esmes Umbrella are hosting an online panel for parents and carers to explore CBS. You’ll hear from professionals and families who have experience with the condition: buff.ly/S3cuLJx
Image of 4 young adults sitting in a row listening to a woman talking. Everyone is wearing coats and warm hats, the woman at the front is holding a file of papers.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 9d
We’re inviting parents & carers to join LOOK and @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk for an online panel discussion about Charles Bonnet Syndrome. A misunderstood and often frightening condition experienced by many people with sight loss, which can cause visual hallucinations.
Register here: buff.ly/S3cuLJx
Image of a young girl in a rainbow stripe cardigan and skirt sat on a wooden swing. She is wearing black rimmed glasses and a pink and orange colourful bucket hat.
lookuk.bsky.social
LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 9d
Join LOOK UK for a fun-filled Woodland Adventure in Hereford this autumn.
Families are invited to The Cart Shed on Wednesday 29th October, 10am – 3pm for a day of den making, willow weaving and toasting marshmallows around the fire.
Places are limited, so register today!
buff.ly/yYPSmPe
Image of a father and son standing at a white round table working together to build an object out of willow sticks. Both are wearing t-shirts and caps.
lookuk.bsky.social
LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 9d
With half term around the corner and the autumn chill setting in, coming up with ways to keep the kids entertained can be challenging.
Join our Parent Support Group chat session on the 9th Oct, we’ll be sharing practical ideas, tips, and resources to help make the school break fun! buff.ly/30ygCk4
Image of a woman in child in a woodland setting, the woman is helping the child to cut a piece of wood using a small saw.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 9d
Join us this Thursday (9th October) for our Parent Support Group Chat Session, where we’ll be sharing practical ideas, tips, and resources to help make the October half-term enjoyable for the whole family.
Register here: buff.ly/30ygCk4
Image of a group of 10 adults sitting on fold out chairs, they are all facing forward and are smiling and laughing at a speaker at the front of the room.