Obesity and inactivity are two major challenges facing this country. To combat these issues, the government recommends 60 minutes per day of physical activity for children aged between 5 and 18 years old. However, only 32% of boys and 24%…
British Blind Sport announces The Paralympian Podcast series
British Blind Sport, the National Sport Disability Organisation for people with visual impairments, are very excited to be bringing a Paralympian Podcast series to their members and services users. BBS have brought together a stellar line up of Paralympic athletes…
Covid-19 Status Update
As the restrictions around the global pandemic start to ease and restrictions become less severe we wanted to update you on the position of British Blind Sport and our current operating status. Whilst the UK government still advise working from…
British Blind Sport say “Thank You” during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of volunteers and the work they do across the UK, taking place in 2020 from 1st – 7th June. At British Blind Sport we have over 200 registered volunteers on the BBS database, who…
City of Birmingham and British Blind Sport to host IBSA World Games 2023
Birmingham has been selected as the host of the 2023 IBSA World Games, a multi-sport event for blind and partially sighted athletes. The decision by the International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) follows a combined bid between British Blind Sport, UK…
‘It’s not the struggles that define us, but how we face them’
As per every business across the land, British Blind Sport has been hugely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. We were hearing stories about what was happening in other countries and, whilst we were shaking our heads in disbelief, did we…
British Blind Sport announce “Live Workout Week”
British Blind Sport are pleased to announce their “Live Workout Week”; a week of accessible, audio described workouts delivered directly into the homes of the nation via Zoom. Whilst at-home workouts and routines are becoming increasingly popular, it has been…
All British Blind Sport staff are now working remotely
In light of the latest advice from the UK Government, all members of British Blind Sport staff will now be working from home to make sure that we are doing our part for social distancing and helping the country cope…
British Blind Sport Covid-19 Announcement
In line with current advice from the World Health Organisation, Public Health England and the UK government, British Blind Sport has made the difficult decision to postpone a number of British Blind Sport led events. This is effective immediately and…
Covid-19 Statement and Advice
Currently, British Blind Sport have no plans to cancel or postpone any upcoming events, however we will be regularly monitoring and taking direction from Public Health England, World Health Organisation and government advice as we are aware that the coronavirus…