Yorkshire Coast Sight Support

24/08/2026

We are grateful York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has highlighted this work.

Recently one of our members joined our CEO Colin and trustee Peter on an accessibility visit to look at signage and how easy it is for people with sight loss to get around Scarborough Hospital.

Thank you Anna & Dizzy for coming along and sharing your experience, it makes a real difference.

A big thank you to Colin, Peter, Anna, and Dizzy the guide dog, who recently visited Scarborough Hospital to help us improve our signage and make our services more accessible for people with visual impairments 🦮

As part of our Inclusive Built Environment Plan, one of our commitments is to carry out access audits across the Trust and, importantly, involve people with lived experience in the process. Their insight helps us understand how our buildings and services are experienced by the people who use them, and identify any potential barriers.

With this in mind, several members of Yorkshire Coast Sight Support kindly came along to the Willow Eye Unit to test out our signage and share their thoughts. They helped us identify areas where we can make improvements, ensuring that our signs are clearer, easier to navigate and more accessible for people with visual impairments.

It was fantastic to have their expertise and lived experience involved in the process, and we’re grateful for their time, honest feedback and support in helping us make sure our healthcare environments are inclusive and accessible for everyone 👏

12/08/2026

☀️🌕Planning to watch the partial solar eclipse? Protect your eyesight!

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across Scotland on the evening of Wednesday 12 August. While it may be tempting to take a good look at this rare natural phenomenon, viewing the sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage.

Remember:
✅ Only use certified eclipse glasses or solar viewers
✅ Consider a safe indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector
❌ Never look directly at the sun
❌ Ordinary sunglasses won't protect your eyes
❌ Don't use binoculars, telescopes or cameras without specialist solar filters

If you notice blurred vision, blind spots or any changes to your sight, your local optometrist should usually be your first point of contact.

Optometrists can assess a range of eye conditions and help ensure you get the right care in the right place.

21/07/2026

A big THANK YOU to some wonderful people in Scarborough.

Yesterday, while walking to the centre one of our Visually Impaired volunteers had a serious fall resulting in a dislocated and fractured elbow. A few very kind strangers immediately stopped to help him and showed him genuine care and compassion.

To those lovely people who stepped in without hesitation we thank you, your kindness made a difficult moment a little easier, it meant the world to him and those that care about him.

Small acts like yours really do make a big difference. Thank you again 🫶

17/07/2026

Join us this weekend at the Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa as part of Scarborough 400 Celebrations.

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
(Open 10-5pm both days)
Admission free

Please come down and see what we have on display - it would be lovely to meet you.

Access into the Ocean Room is via the passenger lift located between the Promenade lounge and the Sun court Suite or via the stairs running up the side of the building at the far end of the building past the sun court.

With lots going on, community village, lots of original hand crafted artworks, family activities and a full size reconstruction of the Victorian pump room for visitors to enjoy in celebration of England’s first seaside spa resort!

There’s also live music, food demonstrations by local chefs and lots more to get involved with.

It’s going to be a great weekend showcasing local musicians; chefs; community organisations; art and heritage - watch this space for more pics later in the week

30/06/2026

Our Monday social group enjoyed a visit from Jayne Shipley to help create some beautiful craft for the Wonders of the Wild project.

A BIG thank you to Jayne for supporting our members to get involved in the community art project.

28/06/2026

One of our visually impaired members has created some lovely craft items which she will be selling to raise money in support of YCSS at Seamer Village Fair on Sunday 28th June at 2pm. All welcome! Welcome to Yorkshire Age UK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors

23/06/2026

🌞While we love the bright weather, protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays is vital for your vision 😎

18/06/2026

Lovely to have Jayne Shipley with us this week guiding our Tuesday group on an enjoyable craft session painting as part of the project Old Parcels Office, Scarborough Railway Station - thank you Jayne, much appreciated!

14/05/2026

Thank you to Helena at Hillards Charitable Trust for visiting us at Yorkshire Coast Sight Support and bringing along an amazing donation.

Your support is greatly appreciated by all at YCSS 🙂