CYP Newsletter Issue #1

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How An Internship Became My Lifesaver – Elke’s Story

written by Elke Wallace To mark National Eye Health Week, Elke shares how her role at Beacon and her journey on the Get Set Progress Internship ran by the Thomas […]

From panic to relief: Janet’s sight loss story

When Janet’s sight suddenly became blurry, everyday life changed almost overnight. In January 2025, she found she could no longer read. Having not visited an optician for 10 years, Janet […]

Dear Younger Me: Great Scott, Look How Far We’ve Come

A decade after my sight loss diagnosis, I’m writing to my younger self about the challenges, lessons, courage and unexpected moments that shaped who I am today.