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Hobbies with sight loss: Golf

15 Jul 2025

If you think your golfing days are over because of your vision impairment, think again.

Blind veteran Kev stands on a golf driving range mid-swing, holding a golf club above shoulder height, with an open grassy field, nets, and practice markers visible in the background.

Sight loss resources Adjusting to sight loss Getting out & about

Choosing the right sunglasses for low vision

12 Aug 2025

Protecting your eyes from the sun for people with sight loss.

Two older people wearing sunglasses sit side by side on outdoor seating near a large window, with sunlight illuminating the scene.

Sight loss resources Digital skills Getting out & about

Smartwatches for people with sight loss

20 Jan 2026

Thinking of buying a smartwatch? This is how it can help you be more independent.

Close-up of a wrist wearing a smartwatch displaying step count, with another hand touching the screen; fingernails are painted and the background shows a blurred green outdoor setting.

Sight loss resources Wellbeing and hobbies

Hobbies with low vision: gardening

19 Feb 2026

Gardening is one of the best hobbies for someone with sight loss as it can be as simple or as complex as you like.

Close-up of a hand picking small white wildflowers in a green garden, while the other hand holds a metal container, with stems and leaves in soft natural light.

Sight loss resources Family & carers Daily living tips

Social housing issue? Know how to complain

3 Mar 2026

The steps you need to take and the new law that makes sure issues like damp and mould are resolved quickly.

A person sitting on the edge of a bed in a bedroom, wearing a white t-shirt and pyjama bottoms, looking stressed with one hand on their head, with rumpled bedding and a bedside table visible nearby.

Sight loss resources Digital skills Getting out & about

So you're thinking of getting smart glasses?

9 Apr 2026

How the emerging assistive technology can help people with sight loss.

Close-up portrait of a person wearing smart glasses, with a vertical red line visible across one eye against a plain background.

Sight loss resources Family & carers

Gift ideas for people with sight loss

14 Apr 2026

Looking for a gift for someone who is blind or has low vision? Look no further...

Two people sitting on a sofa indoors; one person holds a colourful wrapped gift while the other places a hand on their arm, with a bright window in the background.

Sight loss resources Daily living tips

Cooking appliances for people with sight loss

15 Apr 2026

Tips for choosing kitchen appliances that are safe, practical and easy to use.

Two people cooking at a kitchen hob; one cracks an egg into a frying pan while the other holds the pan handle, with eggs, bread and kitchen items arranged on the countertop nearby.

Sight loss resources Daily living tips Adjusting to sight loss

Outdoor lighting for people with low vision

15 Apr 2026

Choosing and positioning outdoor lighting to reduce glare and make obstacles easier to spot.

Two outdoor lantern lights illuminate a garden path at dusk, with one lamp in the foreground in sharp focus and another softly glowing in the background among greenery.

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