Our Enablement Officer for the borough of Tameside, Greater Manchester, talks about her day-to-day duties supporting people living with sight loss in the local area.
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Life as an Enablement Officer at Henshaws
Kate, our Enablement Officer based in Oldham, explains her role in supporting the local sight loss community and the services that she delivers on a daily basis.
Tameside Friday Social
Our Social Group is a chance to chat to other people living with sight loss over a coffee!
Together Vision Group
Our Together Vision Group is a great opportunity to meet visually impaired people aged 25-55 years.
Tai Chi
Take part in our Tai Chi program; gentle exercises to relieve pain, reduce falls & improve general wellbeing.
“The problems diabetes could cause were never really drilled into me; either that or I didn’t want to hear them.”
We spoke to Richard recently about the dangers that diabetes can bring in terms of sight loss, his personal experience and how coming to Henshaws has helped him.
“I can even read the telephone directory with the magnifier, which is magic! How many people can read the telephone directory?”
Frank has attended Henshaws' Living with Sight Loss course and is a regular at our Tuesday group. He explains how Henshaws has helped him keep in touch with old friends!
Bolton Luncheon Club
Join us for our weekly social meet-up and lunch in Bolton; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
Afternoon Tea
Join us for our fortnightly social meet-up in Bolton; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
Museum Digital Touch Project wins Jodi Award
Our Museums and Galleries Group has supported Manchester Museum in the development of award winning 3D technologies.
Fright Night! Halloween with the Liverpool Social Group
Our Liverpool Social Group had a spook-tacular Halloween party and a visit from a local theatre group. We catch up with Marie to tell us more.
Trip to the Philharmonic Dining Rooms
Our Liverpool Social Group enjoyed a piece of Liverpool history and a hearty lunch at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms. Marie shares with us how the day went on.
Let’s get creative – the benefits of art making!
Artist and Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre workshop leader Shaeron Caton-Rose shares her experience of making art and how it can be of benefit to people living with a disability.
I Spy Social
Come join us for a chance to chat to local people who’ve had similar experiences to you, and enjoy a range of activities
Eye Eye Group
Come join us for a chance to chat to local people who've had similar experiences to you, and enjoy a range of activities
Broadwalk Social Group
Come join us for a chance to chat to local people who’ve had similar experiences to you, and enjoy a range of activities
Art Galleries and Museums Group
Each month we visit a museum or gallery, many of which include audio description and sometimes a touch element.
Tuesday Social Group
Our Tuesday Group is a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy an afternoon of activities or just to have a chat.
