Sensory Matters Worcestershire

06/10/2026

It's only 3 weeks until Befriending Week 2026 1-7 November!

Sensory Matters Worcestershire are a member of Befriending Networks and this year we are inviting all our volunteers to 'Connect Over A Cuppa', a free, online event for volunteers across the UK.

Click the link to book your tickets: https://befriending.co.uk/product/cuppa26/

Grab a brew and join the presenters for a relaxed one-hour virtual gathering, bringing befriending volunteers together to celebrate Befriending Week. This friendly online session is a chance to connect with other befrienders, share stories from your volunteering, and reflect on the difference your time and kindness make.

Interested in volunteering with us? Contact [email protected] or call 01905 723245



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30/09/2026

Fancy a bit of effort free fundraising?

Get regular FREE donations for us when you shop online for groceries! It's a bit like cashback but paid directly to Sensory Matters Worcestershire!

All you need to do is click on the link below to sign up and start shopping!

https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/sensory-matters-worcestershire?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=1853&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CTGroceryShoppingCampaign

PD: A green and pink background with a mobile phone on the left side which has a blue screen with a white shopping trolley at the top and pictures of fruit and vegetables underneath. On the right is a brown paper shopping bag with the Sensory Matters Worcestershire logo on it and inside are various groceries. At the top of the picture written in purple are the words 'Raise cashback as donations for us on your online grocery shop'

29/09/2026

Do you live in Worcester, Droitwich, Malvern, Evesham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster or Pershore?

Can you use your powers of persuasion, organise an event or simply shake a bucket with the best of them?

We are on the look out for Fundraising Volunteers in all parts of Worcestershire, to help support our Fundraising Committee raise vital funds to allow us to keep supporting our blind, partially sighted, d/Deaf, hard of hearing and dual sensory loss clients with information, advice, guidance and social opportunities.

No experience necessary! Apply to [email protected] or comment below. We'd love to have you on board!

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28/09/2026

It's Positive Ageing Week, so let's celebrate the experience and contribution of older people.

Alan is blind and is one of our 83 years old clients, who chose to make a difference to our Sensory Matters Worcestershire community, by completing a sponsored walk at his care home in Kidderminster. He managed to raise in excess of £518 for our charity, which will help us to continue to provide support, information, advice, guidance and social opportunities for our clients.

Thank you Alan!

Let’s celebrate every generation and the connections that make our communities stronger!

PD: Alan, a man with white hair wearing a blue and white checked shirt and grey trousers stood to the left of a Sensory Matters Worcestershire roller banner. To the right of the banner is Councillor Shazu Miah, the Mayor of Kidderminster, a tall man with grey hair, wearing a dark grey suit, light blue shirt and wearing his golden chain of office.

28/09/2026

That's a wrap for both National Eye Health Week and International Week of Deaf People.

Both weeks have been a chance to talk about looking after our eyes, and to celebrate Deaf culture, identity and sign language.

We know sight and hearing loss aren't just for one week. They're part of everyday life. We can support you with:

- Information and advice on living independently
- Equipment, tech and practical tips for home and daily life
- Connecting you with others through our community groups and activities
- Signposting to other local services and support

Get in touch with us today:
[email protected]
01905 723245



Picture Description: Large text reads “That’s a wrap!” above “National Eye Health Week and International Week of Deaf People.” A blue eye icon and green ear icon appear at the top right, while a smiling woman points to her eye. The Sensory Matters Worcestershire logo is at the bottom above contact details: [email protected] and 01905 723245.

25/09/2026

Self-care Fr-eye-day

Happy FrEYEday! Let’s take action for good eye health.

Looking after your eyes means .

Stay hydrated, get quality sleep, spend time outdoors, remove eye make-up, relax with a warm compress, ensure good eye hygiene.

My favourite thing to do when I get home from work is to relax for 10 minutes with a heated eye mask.

What are your top eye health self-care tips? We would love you to share them with us.

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24/09/2026

Day 4 of International Week of Deaf People No Access Without National Sign Language

We are re-sharing this post about the Worcestershire County Council about a new way for residents to contact them.

Residents whose first language is British Sign Language (BSL) can now contact the County Council through a new SignVideo service.

SignVideo is a Video Relay Service (VRS) that connects a resident whose first language is BSL with a qualified BSL interpreter via a secure video platform. The interpreter then calls their telephone line and facilitates the conversation between the resident and a Worcestershire County Council colleague.

Currently you can contact the following services:
Customer Services – the main contact for Worcestershire County Council
The Adult Front Door – support for adults 18 years and older
The Family Front Door – support for children 0 to 18 and their families
The Emergency Duty Team for Adults and Children’s Social Care – support for emergencies where an adult or child is at risk of harm and which cannot wait until the next working day.

Worcestershire County Council hope to add further services in the future.

More information about the services available and how to use SignVideo is available on their website:

https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/contacting-us-using-british-sign-language-bsl

Please see the video below.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/193NaecuBT/



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24/09/2026

Live Well to See Well

Adopting healthy lifestyle habits helps keep your eyes and vision healthy.

Protect your eyes from sun damage when the UV index rises to 3 or more, even on cloudy days.

We can demonstrate and sell a range of Cocoon over-shield glasses at our centre or one of our Connection groups. If you would like more information, or to make an appointment with one of our advisers please call us on 01905 723245 or email [email protected].



Picture description: An Image of a woman’s face as she gazes downward. She wears large sunglasses and a pink stripy top. Bold white text across the image reads “Protect your eyes all year long”. A white version of the National Eye Health Week logo is displayed bottom-centre.

24/09/2026

Here’s our latest volunteering vacancy!
Can you help raise awareness about our charity & the work we do, to help people find us?

Looking for Brunch Browsers & Sofa Surfers!
Do you have 60 seconds to be a volunteer?

Yes that’s right! Just 60 seconds to share a post to help people find out about our charity Sensory Matters Worcestershire & the great work we do!

All it takes is a visit to our Sensory Matters Worcestershire page press of the ‘like’ & ‘share’ button when you’re scrolling either at lunchtime or in the evening, and that’s it!

Why not start today?

If you’d like further information about tiny tasks that will make a big impact please like & share this post then email [email protected]

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23/09/2026

Day 3 of National Eye Health Week - Dry Eyes

Dry eye affects one in three of us.

Age, screen use, menopause and contact lens use can all increase your risk.

Speak to the team at your local optical practice for eye care advice and information about managing and treating .

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