When I lost my sight, I knew my life had changed forever and that I would have to relearn some of the most basic things again. One of these things was walking…
Best foot forward (Nina’s Blog)
Author: Rebecca Billington (page 7)
Christmas Time (Nina’s Blog)
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine! Well, that’s what they sing and it is only around the corner…
Colin’s Sightline Story
I developed Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) at 58 and my sight is gradually deteriorating further…
Sarah’s Sightline Story
Eight years ago I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy; a complication of diabetes where blood vessels in the eye are damaged…
Anita’s Sightline Story
I started volunteering in 2018 after meeting a member of the Sightline team at an event I attended; we had a brief chat and I signed up there and then. I have glaucoma and Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) so can empathize with the service users in need of support…
Carol’s Sightline Story
I have been volunteering for Sightline for just under 3 months now. I became a volunteer because I am going through my own sight loss journey and understand how lonely and scary it can be. I felt I could offer a friendly chat and a listening ear…
Me and My Sight (Nina’s Blog)
Hello, I’m Nina and I’m a blind lady living in Manchester. I’d like to share a little of my story so far with you…
Sightline Superstar Crafty Carol
I have been volunteering with Sightline for around 4 years now. I was volunteering with other sight loss charities and felt I had lots of transferable skills and would really enjoy chatting on the phone with other visually impaired people…
Patrick’s Sightline Story
I have been volunteering with Sightline for around 4 years now. I was volunteering with other sight loss charities and felt I had lots of transferable skills and would really enjoy chatting on the phone with other visually impaired people…
Paul’s Sightline Story
My sight loss journey has been a bit of a grieving process for me. I enjoyed a career as a Civil Engineer and travelled the world; seeing and experiencing the most amazing things. To lose my sight was akin to losing a family member; a loss I don’t think I’ll ever fully be at peace with…
