Gloucestershire Primary Care Training Hub has partnered with the Thomas Pocklington Trust to offer training for colleagues working in General Practice 2026 which could help you and your team feel more confident your services are as accessible as possible for blind, or partially sighted, colleagues and patients.
If interested, please complete the brief Expression of Interest form below (less than 30 seconds for mandatory fields)
Sight loss training – Expression of interest form
Thank you for your time completing this EOI. PCTH will be in touch if we have enough interest. For FAQs see below:
| Question? | Answer |
| What does training cover? | Background in sight loss & how it can impact people Fun, interactive session, quiz & simulation spectacles How to provide sighted guidance, communication tips. |
| Who is training for? | General Practice/PCN staff, or volunteers, that work in Gloucestershire |
| How is training delivered? | In person at a site that suits you* |
| How long are training sessions? | 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours |
| Who delivers training? | Training is delivered by Thomas Pocklington Trust, by a person with lived experience of sight loss and fully blind. |
| How many people can attend? | Minimum of 6 up to maximum of 15 employees/volunteers |
| What do you need to provide? | A training room large enough for up to 15 people, could be at a GP Practice. A contact for trainer who can support a fully blind trainer navigate to training room and provide practical support for the session |