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Thomas Pocklington Trust strives for equality of blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society.

04/08/2026

The final countdown has begun. If you’re a blind or partially sighted person looking to kick-start your career, now is the time to apply for these exciting Get Set Progress internship opportunities before the deadlines pass.

Tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August, is the final chance to apply for two Customer Service Intern roles with Mavis Technologies. If you’re looking to build your experience with a forward-thinking technology company, now is the time to apply.

Apply here: https://jobs.mavistech.uk/

There’s also still time to apply for the Programme Information Editor Intern role with Channel 4 in Leeds, with applications closing on Friday 7 August.

You can apply for the Channel 4 opportunity through our vacancies page, where you’ll also find other Get Set Progress internship roles available now, with more being added throughout the summer:
https://tinyurl.com/2s47nz6s

Opportunities like these don’t stay open for long. Apply as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadlines.

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Image 1: The Channel 4 logo displayed in black on a bright lime green background. The logo is made up of separate geometric shapes that together form the number four.

Image 2: The Mavis Tech logo on a white background. A capital letter “M” in dark navy and bright blue is centred above the company name. The text reads: “Mavis Tech”, with “Mavis” in dark navy and “Tech” in bright blue.

03/08/2026

Our latest episode has just dropped!

Applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) can feel like a lot to get your head around, but it doesn’t have to.

In Episode 6 of Through Our Eyes, Khadija is joined by Chloe and Aaron from Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Education Advice Service, alongside Faith and Zehra, who share their own experiences of applying for DSA as blind and partially sighted students.

Together, they break down the application process step by step, answer some of the most common questions students have and share practical tips to help make the process feel clearer and less overwhelming.

Whether you’re preparing for university or supporting someone who is, press play this Monday and hear advice from people who’ve been through the process themselves.

Listen now:
https://tinyurl.com/4xhfpwat

Image description: A collage of seven Student Voices arranged across the top of the image. Below the photographs is the text “Real stories. Real tips.” and the title “Through Our Eyes” displayed in large bold lettering. The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo is positioned at the bottom of the image.

31/07/2026

Happy Friday! Before you switch off for the weekend, there’s one deadline you won’t want to miss.

Applications for two Get Set Progress internships with MyVision Oxfordshire close at 11.59pm tonight.

The roles are:

• Fundraising Assistant Intern
• Resource Centre Assistant Intern

If you’re blind or partially sighted and looking for paid workplace experience, this could be your chance to build your confidence, develop new skills and take the next step in your career.

Take a look and apply before the deadline:
https://tinyurl.com/3xhuxtbs

Many of our Get Set Progress internships have already closed, but there are still more opportunities available on our vacancies page, with new roles continuing to be added over the summer. Check them out here:https://www.pocklington.org.uk/about-us/workattpt/

Please share this with anyone who might be interested.

Image description: White background featuring the MyVision Oxfordshire logo. A blue circular graphic appears to the left of the words “MyVision Oxfordshire” in dark and bright blue lettering. Below, bold blue text reads: “Supporting Visually Impaired People”.

30/07/2026

“What a wonderful charity to do so much work for the blind. They really do think of everything needed to make life easier for visually impaired people.”

Feedback like this reminds us at Thomas Pocklington Trust why listening matters.

The work we do is shaped by the people we serve, but we know there’s always more to hear, more to understand and more to change.

If you’re blind or partially sighted, we’d love you to take 10 minutes to tell us about your experiences. What’s working? What’s making life harder? What would you like us to focus on next?

Your feedback will help shape our future policy, campaigning and influencing work, so we can keep championing the issues that matter most to our community.

Complete our Listening Month survey today: https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069087

Please share this with other blind and partially sighted people, so as many voices as possible are heard.

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Image description: Dave, Engagement Manager for South East Sight Loss Council, stands at the front of a community room speaking into a microphone to a group of 12 members of the Dorking Macular Society, which are sitting on red chairs around a long table. The attendees are listening attentively, with drinks, cakes and information leaflets laid out on a bright yellow tablecloth. The room is warmly lit with string lights across the ceiling.

29/07/2026

Looking for an inspiring way to spend your evening?

Join us tonight from 6pm to 8pm for the next Cobbling Words Together workshop, where Sarah from our Employment team will explore writing for the stage and radio.

Whether you’re an experienced writer, just starting out, or simply curious about trying something new, this relaxed online session is a great opportunity to learn, develop your creativity and connect with others.

Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams

Register now using the link below and join us this evening.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4hvur8rp

We’d love to see you there.

Image description: Sarah is smiling while seated inside a white Ferris wheel. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a black top with a yellow lanyard around her neck. She is surrounded by large glass windows, with views of greenery, buildings and a cloudy sky in the background.

28/07/2026

Three Get Set Progress internships are closing this week, and this could be your last chance to apply.

Today’s deadline (28 July):

Business Support Executive Intern with ABM in Manchester

Applications close at 11.59pm tonight. Apply here: https://www.pocklington.org.uk/about-us/workattpt/

Friday 31 July deadline:

Two office-based internships with MyVision Oxfordshire :

• Fundraising Assistant Intern
• Resource Centre Assistant Intern

View both roles and apply:�https://tinyurl.com/3xhuxtbs

Through Get Set Progress, blind and partially sighted people have gained paid experience, developed workplace skills and gone on to secure further employment.

If one of these roles sounds right for you, don’t leave it until the last minute. Apply before the deadlines.

Image description: Graphic with Thomas Pocklington Trust logo and Get Set Progress internship programme branding. Large quote reads, “I am very grateful for this programme and the opportunity it has afforded me.” Attribution to Lloyd Sakr, former Information Support Intern, Nystagmus Network. Lower section includes a portrait of Lloyd, a young white man with short brown hair dressed smarty in a suit and tie.

27/07/2026

Self-driving cars are coming to London’s streets. What could that mean for blind and partially sighted people?

Join us and Waymo on Monday 10 August for an update on what’s changed since our first event in January. Hear the latest developments, ask your questions, and explore how autonomous vehicles could affect blind and partially sighted people.

You’ll also have the opportunity to get up close to a stationary Waymo vehicle, with priority given to people who couldn’t attend our previous face-to-face event.

Places are limited, so register your interest today. Full venue details will be shared with those offered a place.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/32fscnep

Image description: Title reads: “Help shape the future of self-driving cars.” Smaller text below reads: “Join TPT and Waymo in Central London. Monday 10th August.” An image in the top right shows three adults standing in front of a white self-driving car. The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo is in the top left, the Waymo logo is in the bottom left, and blue rounded shapes decorate the design.

24/07/2026

Wonderful news! Our partnership with Guide Dogs UK has been shortlisted for a Third Sector Awards, recognising the impact of our Education Information Advice and Guidance Service.

This nomination celebrates what matters most: making sure blind and partially sighted children and young people, along with their families, carers and the professionals supporting them, can access the expert advice they need to navigate education with confidence.

If you or someone you know could benefit from the service, our experienced Education Advisers are here to help from primary school through to further and higher education. Call 0203 757 8040, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, or find out more: https://tinyurl.com/ycbkbvws

We're incredibly proud of what this partnership has achieved and are looking forward to celebrating with Guide Dogs at the Third Sector Awards in September fingers crossed for the results in September.

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23/07/2026

Before you hit submit on your Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) application, listen to this.

Our latest student-led podcast is packed with practical advice from Faith and Zehra, who share their experiences of applying for DSA as blind and partially sighted students.

They explain what the application process is really like, the support DSA can provide, and the things they wish they’d known before applying.

If you’re still completing your DSA application, this episode is well worth a listen before you submit it.

Listen now:�https://thomaspocklingtontrust.podbean.com/e/episode-5-applying-for-disabled-student-allowance/?token=f34a7d81118a23b51f222b82afed2e98

Image description: A collage of seven Student Voices arranged across the top of the image. Below the photographs is the text “Real stories. Real tips.” and the title “Through Our Eyes” displayed in large bold lettering. The Thomas Pocklington Trust logo is positioned at the bottom of the image.

22/07/2026

Don’t miss your chance to apply.

Many of our 2026-27 Get Set Progress internship opportunities have already closed, and several of the remaining roles will be closing soon.

If you’re blind or partially sighted and looking to gain paid work experience with employers across the UK, now is the time to explore what’s available.

New opportunities include a role with Channel 4 in Leeds and three remote internships with Transport for All . If you’re in the North West, be sure to take a look at the Peer Mentor – Counsellor Intern role with Vision Support Barrow and District.

We’ll also be adding more internships throughout the summer, so it’s worth checking our vacancies page regularly to see what’s new.

Visit our vacancies page today to explore the latest roles and apply before the deadlines:�https://www.pocklington.org.uk/about-us/workattpt/

Image description: Graphic with Thomas Pocklington Trust logo and Get Set Progress internship programme branding. Large quote reads, “I grew up in an environment where a lot of people with visual disabilities do not get employment. So this opportunity has given me the chance to go further than I ever dreamed!” Attribution to Audery Awosika, former Administration Assistant Intern, General Optical Council. Lower section includes a portrait image of Audery, a young black bespectacled woman, with long dark dreads, smartly dressed in a bright pink jumper with a long dark open blazer.

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