Are you looking for a new opportunity to put your energy, time, skills and talent to good use? Do you have the passion to support the nystagmus community in all its diversity or lived experience of nystagmus or another form of visual impairment? If so, please consider becoming a trustee of the Nystagmus Network, a … Continue reading Trustee vacancies
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The Nystagmus Network joins the Alliance
The Nystagmus Network is thrilled to be part of ALLIANCE, the network for health and social care organisations in Scotland. In this video, Sue introduces the Nystagmus Network as a new ALLIANCE partner. Watch the video here
Elections Bill could weaken protections for blind and partially sighted voters
Urgent update from RNIB: The Government has put forward a draft law – the Elections Bill – which weakens protection for an independent vote for blind and partially sighted people. But there is still time to stop this from happening. RNIB need to persuade the Government to maintain the existing law, and need your help to do it. Will you meet … Continue reading Elections Bill could weaken protections for blind and partially sighted voters
The State of the UK’s Eye Health
A NEW report paints a stark picture of the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on eye health in Britain – with experts warning of a ‘ticking timebomb’ and significant fallout for years to come. The State of the UK’s Eye Health 2021 report, commissioned by Specsavers in collaboration with leading eye health experts and charities, … Continue reading The State of the UK’s Eye Health
Nystagmus Network wins £1,000 Movement for Good award
Nystagmus Network wins £1,000 Movement for Good award The Nystagmus Network has won a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group thanks to nominations from the public. The Nystagmus Network is one of 500 winners in specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards, which is giving £1million to charities this summer. Although at … Continue reading Nystagmus Network wins £1,000 Movement for Good award
Nystagmus Network® Trade Marks
The Nystagmus Network charity name and logo are now Registered Trade Marks thanks to the advice and support of our friends Simon, Sarah, Akber and Ella at the London law firm, Fox Williams LLP. Begun as a self-help group in 1984 and a registered charity in England and Wales since 1990, the Nystagmus Network has … Continue reading Nystagmus Network® Trade Marks
Introducing Ian
Ian Springett joined the Nystagmus Network staff team in January 2021. Following a career in public service, most recently as an ECLO (Eye Clinic Liaison Officer) and Complaints Officer with the NHS and before that serving as a Police Officer for 30 years, Ian has settled quickly into his new role with the charity as … Continue reading Introducing Ian
Congratulations, Dr Thomas
The Nystagmus Network is sending huge congratulations to the newly qualified Dr Nikita Thomas. Dr Thomas achieved her PhD this month. Nikita is well known to members of the Nystagmus Network for her engaging personality and confident presentations on her latest nystagmus research. On World Sight Day 2020, Nikita was named an Eye Health Hero … Continue reading Congratulations, Dr Thomas
Gene Vision launches
Gene Vision launched to support those diagnosed with genetic eye diseases London, 01 December 2020 A new website, Gene Vision, has launched today, developed by Professor Mariya Moosajee and Dr Alex Yeong, supported by Dr Peter Thomas (Director of Digital Innovation at Moorfields Eye Hospital). The new site is intended for adults, children and their … Continue reading Gene Vision launches
Sight Loss Sector Charter launches at the Visionary Annual Conference 2020
The Nystagmus Network has joined Visionary as a national member and Sue has been attending the virtual national conference this week. Today marks the official launch of a new Sight Loss Charter which the Nystagmus Network is proud to sign up to. Official press release from Visionary A new Sight Loss Sector Charter has been … Continue reading Sight Loss Sector Charter launches at the Visionary Annual Conference 2020