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British Blind Sport

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Indoor and outdoor leisure activities
Sports and recreational activities for blind and partially sighted people

Age

All ages
01926 424 247
19 Coventry Road, Warwickshire, CV32 7JN
Updated: 26/04/2023
Find out more about British Blind Sport

Children and Genetic Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO)

Local Offer
Specialist treatment for eye conditions
The ECLO works with medical staff and eye clinics to provide a link with local council services and community services.

Age

From 0 to 18 years old, any age with genetic condition
0161 701 4258 or 07989 145 471
Central Oxford Road, Manchester
Updated: 26/04/2023
Find out more about Children and Genetic Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO)

ClearVision

Local Offer
We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.
Braille books library
A postal lending library of children’s books adapted to include braille, so children can read with sighted family, teachers and friend

Age

Any age
020 8789 9575
Updated: 26/04/2023
Find out more about ClearVision

CustomEyes Books from Guide Dogs

Local Offer
Visual support
We don’t believe a vision impairment should stop you, or your child, from knowing the joy of reading.
Updated: 21/08/2023
Find out more about CustomEyes Books from Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs

Local Offer
Mobility support for people with a visual impairment. Accessible to all.
We have over 20 years' experience supporting children and young people with vision impairment.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old
0800 781 1444
Various locations
Updated: 18/05/2023
Find out more about Guide Dogs

Henshaws Children and Family Service

Local Offer
Support and advice for families affected by visual impairment
Support for any family member or carer where visual impairment has an impact on their lives.

Age

From 0 to 18 years old with a visual impairment From 18 to 25 years old with visual impairment and additional needs
0300 222 5555
Talbot Road , M16 0GS
Updated: 20/10/2023
Find out more about Henshaws Children and Family Service

Henshaws Society for Blind People

Local Offer
Visual impairment support and advice service
Expert support, advice and training to enable people living with sight loss to become more independent.

Age

Any age
0161 872 1234
Updated: 20/10/2023
Find out more about Henshaws Society for Blind People

Mahdlo Youth Zone

Local Offer
Somewhere to go. Something to do. Someone to talk to. Mahdlo Youth Zone is open seven days a week with more than 20 activities a day for children and young people in and around Oldham.
Activities

Age

From 8 to 19 years old or up to 25 with an additional need (No minimum age restriction at Family Zone on Sundays)
0161 624 0111
Egerton Street, OL1 3SE,
Updated: 05/06/2023
Find out more about Mahdlo Youth Zone

Nystagmus Network

Local Offer
Support and information
The Nystagmus Network is here for you

Age

All ages
01427 718 093
Updated: 21/07/2023
Find out more about Nystagmus Network

Oldham Eye Care Liaison Officer (RNIB)

Local Offer
Support, advice and eye health care
We offer immediate support to people experiencing sight loss from the point of diagnosis.

Age

All ages (birth to adult)
07515 192 223
New Radcliffe Street, OL1 1NL
Updated: 19/07/2023
Find out more about Oldham Eye Care Liaison Officer (RNIB)

Retina UK

Local Offer
Visual impairment support
We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them.
01280 821334 or 0300 111 4000 (helpline)
Updated: 23/08/2023
Find out more about Retina UK

Royal National College for the Blind

Local Offer
Specialist residential college for people with a visual impairment
The UK’s leading specialist residential college of further education for people with a visual impairment

Age

From 16-25 years old
01432 265725
Updated: 23/08/2023
Find out more about Royal National College for the Blind

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

Local Offer
Support and advice service
If you’re losing your sight or are blind or partially sighted, our practical and emotional support can help you face the future with confidence.

Age

From 16 years old
0303 123 9999
Updated: 23/08/2023
Find out more about Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)

Local Offer
Support and advice service
Support to any child who has a visual difficulty. We can help apply for benefits, equipment and holidays.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old
020 3198 0225
Updated: 23/08/2023
Find out more about Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)

Sense Children's Specialist Services

Local Offer
Support and advice for people affected by deafblindness
Supporting and campaigning for deafblind people. Tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services.

Age

From 0 to 20 years old
0300 330 9256
Wakefield, Yorkshire
Updated: 11/12/2023
Find out more about Sense Children's Specialist Services

Sensory and Physical Support Service (SAPPS)

Local Offer
Support, teaching and advice service
A specialist support service for children and young people with a sensory impairment or physical disability.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old
The Civic Centre, OL1 1UT
0161 770 1513
Updated: 20/06/2024
Find out more about Sensory and Physical Support Service (SAPPS)

Sensory Team - Visual Impairment Support

Local Offer
Visual Impairment Support
Accessible to all

Age

Over 18 Any age for Visual Impairment Rehabilitation
0161 770 4786 (Calls will be forwarded or messages taken and passed to team member)
Updated: 30/01/2024
Find out more about Sensory Team - Visual Impairment Support

Sightline

Local Offer
Support and advice for families affected by visual impairment
Accessible to all

Age

From 18 years old
0800 587 2252 (freephone but some networks may charge)
Updated: 23/08/2023
Find out more about Sightline

The VICTA Parent Network

Local Offer
Online support for people with a visual impairment
Through Scarlett's Eyes is an online support and information-sharing network. Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 29 years old
01908 240 831
Updated: 14/08/2023
Find out more about The VICTA Parent Network

Together Trust - Therapy and Specialist Support

Local Offer
Support for carers of children and young people with extra needs
Special services to enable families to get the help they need for children and young people to get the best from school and home life.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old
0161 283 4848
Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1JE
Updated: 10/10/2023
Find out more about Together Trust - Therapy and Specialist Support

Together Trust - Woodlands

Local Offer
Short breaks for carers/people they care for
Specialist education, community and care provider: services include consultancy from clinical psychologists and play therapists.

Age

From 5 to 17 years old (upon admission)
0161 430 8604
Romiley, SK6 3EN
Updated: 19/07/2023
Find out more about Together Trust - Woodlands

V.I. Bees

Local Offer
Sports, hobbies and social activities for people with a visual impairment
Sports, hobbies and social activities
Accessible to all.

Age

From 18 years old
07780 466 410
Various addresses
Updated: 13/07/2023
Find out more about V.I. Bees

VI Talk

Local Offer
Support and advice for blind and partially sighted people
Supporting blind and partially sighted people, their families and friends, and those who work in the field of visual impairment. Accessible to all.

Age

From 13 years upwards
0751 277 2770
Updated: 11/01/2023
Find out more about VI Talk