People with sight loss can find information and help at both the Royal National Institute of the Blind and Action for Blind People.
The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) provides information and advice on eye conditions and treatments, advice and help on living with sight loss including counselling and job opportunities, and access to a library service for the visually impaired or blind.
Your Eyes
If you are concerned with your eyesight or have recently been diagnosed with an eye condition and would like to find out more about the condition at the following links:
Living with sight loss
RNIB offers support to blind and partially sighted people across the UK through their Sight Loss Advice Service helping you to find the right assistive technology, supporting you in education and work, accessing financial help and more. Details of the advice and help that is available can be found at the following links:
- Assistive aids and technology
- Money and Benefits
- Education and learning
- Employment and Equality
- Supporting others
- Independent living
- Community connection and wellbeing
- Cost of Living
Campaigns
RNIB campaigns to change behaviours and perceptions around sight loss and encourage people to see the person, not the sight loss. Find out more at this link.
RNIB Helpline
If you have a question about living with sight loss, no matter how big or small, you can call RNIB on 0303 123 9999 anytime from 8am-8pm on weekdays and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. More details are available at this link.
Other RNIB services
RNIB Connect
RNIB Facebook Connect is an online community bringing together people affected by sight loss where you can share and gain experiences, tips and support.
Contact RNIB
Full contact details are available at this link.
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