BASIS

Blind and Sight Impaired Society - Supporting people with sight loss in South Essex.

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

BASIS NEEDS YOU! Please think about becoming a volunteer befriender, there is massive demand for this service. https://t.co/elNgDyuN3s

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

We are delighted to share that we have received #NationalLottery funding from @TNLComFund for our project! Thank you to National Lottery players for helping #MakeAmazingHappen.

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

https://t.co/fqP7kMopNN

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

How amazing is this?!

[Lee Jones @jones_lee1]

Thanks for inviting me to share our latest research into CBS at @UCLeye & @Moorfields. A highlight was meeting Eliza from @MedDetectDogs who’s currently training to detect onset of visual hallucinations using her nose! 🐶 @esmesumbrella

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

The next virtual meeting of the WAVE group for working age people will be May 2nd at 6pm. WAVE Zoom meeting info:
https://t.co/t0ZUsm5636
Meeting ID: 646 908 1170
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The next Zoom meeting for Working aged people will be on 4th April at 6pm. Here's the link https://t.co/t0ZUsm5636

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Can you spare a moment to nominate us for a chance to win a £1000 grant? https://t.co/zTcVSa2WRv

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

@NeilSmythe @hashtagutd @AlanMarchSport We're delighted to be supporting this fantastic initiative, which will mean so much to local football fans with a visual impairment or additional needs.

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

We are proud to announce that our Chair, June Maylin was awarded a lifetime achievement award at the @BasildonDC Volunteer Awards. June has been recognised for her work as a speaker for Guide Dogs, Trustee for BASIS and Braille tutor to over 50 visually impaired people.#volunteer

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

🚨COMMENTATORS WANTED!

We’re proud to announce that from next season we’ll be offering audio-described commentary…

AND IT COULD BE YOU ON THE MIC!

👇

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

Thanks to an anonymous donation and the help of @AlanMarchSport and @BASIS_Basildon we think we will be THE ONLY non-league club to offer this for visually-impaired and autistic fans.

For more info and how to apply to become one of our commentators, see here:

https://t.co/XAVGhTPbF6

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

BBC News - BBC reporter Sean Dilley finally meets his new guide dog
https://t.co/aBFUuNWDml

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This July marks BASIS' 25th Anniversary. Celebrate with us! Follow the link to read our story in the Echo
https://t.co/DBPTzVA3yf

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

Massive thanks to everyone at @whitehart00 for raising a whopping £601 for BASIS through their quuz night. Join them every second Monday for the quiz.

[Essex Sight @EssexSight]

We will be at #BrentwoodCommunityHospital tomorrow (11th) 10-4pm for anyone affected by #SightLoss. Find us in the main reception area. Click on the link for more details:
https://t.co/M9f5JieZS5
#LowVision #Brentwood @BrentwoodCVS @essex_loc @BASIS_Basildon @RNIB

[Thomas Pocklington Trust @PocklingtonHub]

If you are blind or partially sighted, you might have heard of the Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI).

Watch our latest '#EyeCare & You' webinar to find out more about what CVI can support you with and why you should consider obtaining one.

https://t.co/r8zWnjor65

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

BASIS are registered, if you'd like to volunteer for us please head over to #TheBigHelpOut

[The Big Help Out @TheBigHelpOutUK]

You heard it straight from @BearGrylls! 🔥

Check out https://t.co/8Np9e2Zmc2

"It's a chance for people to make a difference"

#TheBigHelpOut

[More In Common Basildon Borough @MoreInCommonBAS]

So many fantastic support services are listed in the More in Common Basildon directory on our website. Get in touch if your community group or charity would like to be featured.

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

https://t.co/6ta5MKmybc
We are delighted to have raised £3426 through the Aviva Community Fund. Thank you to everyone that supported our campaign, your donations mean that we can continue to provide social activities, befriending and equipment demonstration to our 800+ clients.

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

https://t.co/2GrOKywkmF

[BASIS @BASIS_Basildon]

As we reflect on 2022, we would like to celebrate the support that BASIS has given to the V.I community of South Essex this year and look forward to finding new ways to reach more people and have a positive impact on their lives in 2023. Happy new year #sightloss #essex #vip