Since 2014 all UK local authorities are required to put information about services for families with disabled children in a special web page called the Local Offer. Have you found … Continue reading Do you use your local offer?
Author: Sue Ricketts
Thank you, Tim
Children’s author, Tim Pearce who modestly describes himself as ‘the favourite children’s author you’ve never heard of’ joined the Nystagmus Network earlier this week to lead a fun and inspiring … Continue reading Thank you, Tim
Nystagmus research grant funding open for applications
The next round of small grant awards for nystagmus research is now open for application. The grant, funded jointly by Fight for Sight and the Nystagmus Network is worth up … Continue reading Nystagmus research grant funding open for applications
Nystagmus news for eye care professionals
The Nystagmus Network now produces a digital newsletter for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists. The first edition has just been published, bringing nystagmus news, stories and information directly to high street … Continue reading Nystagmus news for eye care professionals
Children’s writing workshops this summer
Did you miss the children’s online writing workshop with fabulous children’s author, Helen Rutter? What a shame. That means you didn’t get to hear all about Helen’s inspiration behind her … Continue reading Children’s writing workshops this summer
Georgie’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
Twelve year old Georgie will be baking 100 cookies in honour of the memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore this weekend. That’s her #CaptainTom100 challenge to raise funds for the … Continue reading Georgie’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
Leon’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
To honour the memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore and his amazing fundraising legacy, Leon will be running 100 kilometers over the three day weekend to raise money for the … Continue reading Leon’s Captain Tom 100 challenge
Harry’s story for Raindrops
This is Harry. Harry is 9 years old. He’s just written his story for the Raindrops story writing competition. It’s about Raindrops and what they make him think of. Well … Continue reading Harry’s story for Raindrops
Parents invited to take part in research
 Sophie Waltl (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy honours student, Australian Catholic University) is assisting with research on a new assessment that describes vision use in children – the ‘Measure of Early Vision … Continue reading Parents invited to take part in research
Eye Drops and Medication During Ramadan
During the Holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim community take part in fasting. This means that from sunrise to sunset, there is no eating or drinking (not even water). How … Continue reading Eye Drops and Medication During Ramadan