Back on the telly shortly, ITV News Meridian with Laura, CEO at Berkshire Vision talking about sight loss, my upcoming walk and the essential services they provide. Check us out from 6pm! And please keep on giving justgiving.com/page/blindmanw… #Wales

Another day, another TV report, this time on ITVNewsMeridian here’s the intro, you can view the full report on IG and FB BlindManWithABackpack and please keep sharing and donating justgiving.com/page/blindmanw… Video of me packing my backpack

Our CEO Laura and Chris Owen were on ITV News Meridian on Friday talking about Chris’ epic #Pembrokeshire fundraising walk and how much the funds raised will help us. Chris starts his walk this Saturday and we can’t wait to follow him over the week. justgiving.com/page/blindmanw…

Morning folks, happy Monday! I’m back on the media circuit today 🤣- this time talking to the team at BBC Berkshire from 11.35. You can listen live or catch up on BBC Sounds and please keep sharing and supporting for Berkshire Vision justgiving.com/page/blindmanw… #BlindNotBroken

Was lovely chatting to @sarahwradio on BBC Berkshire slightly earlier than planned today so if you missed it, you can catch up now on BBC Sounds between 11.10 and 11.20 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

Three days to go before we set off on our Welsh coastal trek raising awareness of sight loss and fundraising for Berkshire Vision and we’ve topped £2,000! Please keep donating at: justgiving.com/page/blindmanw… #BlindNotBroken

"For me, as someone with very little remaining central vision, this trek is especially important to prove that, just because someone is disabled, it doesn’t mean they can’t do amazing things - I’m blind, not broken" It's 3 days until Chris Starts his epic walk #Pembrokeshire

It’s time for the off. Leg 1: IET from Reading to Carmarthen We’ve now raised an amazing £2,145 for Berkshire Vision 🙏 A huge shout out to the GWR crew at Reading the excellent help as always 😎 JustGiving.com/page/BlindManW… #BlindWalker

Welcome to Carmarthen! Ready to get the boots on and get walking tomorrow JustGiving.com/page/BlindManW…

And we’re off! You can support at justgiving.com/page/blindmanw… Video shows Chris talking to the camera wearing his Blind man with a backpack walks the Pembrokeshire coastline for Berkshire Vision t-shirt

Day 1 done - Cardigan to Newport Sands. Time to rest up ready for tomorrow and a yellow weather warning Please keep supporting at justgiving.com/page/blindmanw… for Berkshire Vision

Incredible! 👨🏼‍🦯🌟 Chris Owen & Dom are nearing the end of their 250km walk, having battled the elements & tricky #Pembrokeshire coastal path. Chris is smashing stereotypes of what a #Blind person can do! #donate/retweet & get them to their target! justgiving.com/page/blindmanw…

This video from Norwich City FC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.

Last week I chatted with other VIPs about the challenges we face looking for work. Workshops like these are vital to give people the tools they need when looking for work. But it’s not enough and employers must make their recruitment processes more accessible for disabled people

Strap in, it’s rant time! Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Laura Trott has gone on telly to say that disabled ppl have a moral obligation to find a job… youtu.be/kIq7ImW8rT0?si… RNIB Scope Berkshire Vision Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation BBC News (UK) BBC Berkshire ITV News Meridian Sky News

As the car rumbles on into the night, I can’t help but drift in and out of my reverie, considering how my partnership with Guide Dogs Chester has given me back my confidence. Follow the link below to read this blind man’s musings: blindmanwithabackpack.uk/2024/01/07/lat… #Blog #DisabledWriter

Hi Monzo 🏦 my a/c’s been frozen for 24hrs due to “fraud” It’s not, I’m trying to pay my D’s rent! I’ve told phone & chat agents but they can’t fix, fraud team too busy & no eta This is totally unacceptable and not TCF Martin Lewis Financial Conduct Authority BBC News (UK) The Guadian News

Hi Monzo 🏦 it’s nearly 48hrs since you locked my a/c + joint a/c. Fraud team won’t talk to cust all done by chat which is hard when registered #blind. No way to buy food, train tickets, pay bills and no eta for fix. Words escape me. Guardian Money Financial Conduct Authority The Martin Lewis Money Show Live BBC Berkshire

Recently, Guide Dogs Chester and I were going about our day when another dog attacked us. Quite simply, these attacks destroy lives. Not to mention the time, energy and love from everyone that goes into raising a life changing guide dog Full video at youtu.be/CqbqqbNrd5M?si…

On theme of movement for this year's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Chris Owen - aka Chris Owen - says he's walked more since he registered severely sight impaired, and highlights the benefit it's had on his fitness and mental health.