The Prison Opticians Trust

Stormzy uses his stage to raise awareness for an important issue. Politicians may not be listening, but the people are.⁠ theguardian.com/music/2019/jun… ⁠ #glaSTORMZbury #glastonbury2019 #reducingreoffending #prisonopticians⁠

The importance of utilizing prison life for meaningful purposes. #ThursdayThoughts #rehabilitation #reducingreoffending

We sat down with our trainees and asked them about their experiences of their first night in prison, as well as their thoughts, hopes and fears for the future as they approach their release:⁠ facebook.com/23012744734776…⁠ #trainees #prisonopticians #reducingreoffending⁠

This #CharityTuesday go and follow some of our comrades: @TheClinkCharity, @the_bounce_back, @exceptionals_uk, @ChangingTunesSW and @ForwardTrust. Like-minded organisations like us can offer employment opportunities to offenders, changing lives and #reducingreoffending.

Thank you ever so much for your kind words @HelenGrantMP. It was truly a pleasure showing you the work we do and your enthusiasm for it was infectious. We look forward to welcoming you back here in the near future! #reducingreoffending #prisonopticians

Last Friday we had the pleasure of welcoming @HelenGrantMP to our lab in Maidstone. Thank you Helen for taking the time out of your busy day to visit us, and more importantly for your vibrant enthusiasm about the work we are doing!⁠ #reducingreoffending⁣ #prisonopticians⁠

Building super prisons is a huge step back in reducing re-offending and just demonstrates that cost-cutting still takes precedence over effective rehabilitation when making communities safer.⁠ #reducingreoffending⁣ #prisonreform #prisonopticians⁠ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Keep your eyes stylish and safe this #InternationalSunglassesDay 😎

Last minute exam prep for our trainees taking their Optical Customer Service exam! Huge well done to the guys for all their hard work 👍👓 #learning #prisonopticians #reducingreoffending

@northern_wonder @LGBTfdn_Angels @StreetPastorMCR @McrStreetAngels Huge congratulations Adam! And what a great thesis this sounds like 👍

Finally it is done. As am I (done it that is) 275 pages, 88,000 words, 4.5 years. 170 fabulous hours of walking the streets of #manchester with the @LGBTfdn_Angels @StreetPastorMCR @McrStreetAngels

What You Need To Know About Cataracts - presented by one of our trainees... facebook.com/23012744734776… #reducingreoffending #prisonopticians #cataracts

A very insightful interview on prison life with Carl Cattermole (@HMPSurvival). His book, 'Prison: A Survival Guide', is available to purchase now. #reducingreoffending #prisonreform #prisonopticians theguardian.com/books/2019/jun…

Angela Davis, summing up perfectly why we do what we do, and why prison reform is essential to the continued successful rehabilitation of prisoners. ⠀ #thursdaythoughts #prisonreform #reducingreoffending

@MicsIrwin All the very best for the future Michael! 👍

Tomorrow is the end of my 12yr sentence and I will be in pub or pubs in Belfast for the day. Anyone who wants to join me at any stage of the day is more than welcome.

We are dedicated to reducing re-offending by training prisoners in optical skills and helping them find paid work in the optics industry. Read more about our work here: prisonopticians.org/reducing-re-of… #prisonreform #reducingreoffending

The Prison Opticians Trust has improved prison optician services by producing clinical guidelines and developing emergency eye care technology. Read more about our offender healthcare services here: prisonopticians.org/prison-optomet… #eyecare #prisonreform #reducingreoffending