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Learn with Henshaws Hints and Tips Library

Our Hints and Tips library is our home for articles, videos, tips, tricks and useful information. Whether you are living with sight loss, supporting someone who is or simply want to educate yourself, explore our helpful resources, inspiring stories and how-to guides to learn more.

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  • Two images of Sylvia Chengo. On the left, she is lying down smiling and looking off to the side with a small board in front of her that reads 'blind but I can see'. On the right, she is outside and struts wearing a cream top and trousers and sunglasses.
    Through the Lens

    Being blind doesn’t stop me enjoying fashion

    Posted Jan 2025
  • Assistive Technology

    TV streaming services: How accessible are they?

    Posted Jan 2025
  • A picture of Martin Ralfe smiling on the left and a picture of his toddler watching television on the right with a caption that says Leo has his own dedicated seat right in front of it
    Children & Young People

    How do visually impaired children watch TV?

    Posted Jul 2024
  • using an afro comb to chop a tomato
    Cooking

    Top 10 Home Adaptations for Visual Impairment

    Posted Sep 2022
  • A bright pink background with the text "Winter tips for people with sight loss" in bold white font. There are decorative snowflakes and geometric shapes in teal and green in the corners, creating a winter-themed design.
    Daily Living Skills

    Top Autumn / Winter Tips for People with Sight Loss

    Posted Oct 2024
  • Man with glasses examines a small white tube. Text reads 'Cancer screening with sight loss - is it accessible?'.
    Health & Wellbeing

    Accessibility of at-home bowel cancer screening

    Posted Nov 2024
  • A CEA card, a Transport for Greater Manchester card, and a blue badge, with text saying 'the CVI' in the top right corner.
    Independent Living

    The CVI: Your gateway to support and independence

    Posted Oct 2024
  • Reading Braille
    Life Hacks for Blind People

    Our guide to creating accessible documents

    Posted Jul 2022
  • Martin's face smiling on the left, and a prosthetic eye on the right
    Living with Eye Conditions

    Prosthetic eye cutting

    Posted Jul 2024
  • Two images of Sylvia Chengo smiling. On the left, she is lying down and looking off to the side with a small board in front of her that reads 'blind but I can see'. On the right she is bouncing on a trampoline and smiling.
    Out & About

    Trampoline park experience as a blind mum

    Posted Oct 2024
  • Front page of the Access To Work online claim form. It features the question: 'What type of support are you claiming for?' with the options: Travel to and from work, specialist equipment, and something else. It also indicates that the person that this claim form is for is employed by Henshaws.
    Money & Benefits

    Explaining Access To Work’s online claims portal

    Posted Nov 2023
  • General

    Our disabled access guide to live performances

    Posted Nov 2023
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