Gloucester Community Hub

• 28 Aug 2024 10:00 am to 1:00pm
• Community Hubs
• Information and advice

Gloucester Community Hub
Wednesday 28th August 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm
Brunswick Baptist Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2DR.

This is a drop in hub from 10 – 11 am.

Please feel free to pop in during this time, whether for advice or to say hello! We are hoping to develop a social group at this hub so please do come along if this is something you are interested in.

If you would like to make an appointment, we have two available: 11am or 12pm. Please contact us to book.

At this monthly hub your knowledgeable Sight Loss Advisor will offer information, advice and guidance on how to address the challenges sight loss can pose.   

Your Advisor will have a display of equipment they can demonstrate to aid daily living and help you remain independent. Additionally, they can:  

• Suggest ways of managing at home. 
• Help you understand your eye condition and explain the registration and certification of your sight loss. 
• Advise on how to continue reading. 

• Offer guidance on getting out and about and maintaining your independence. 
• Support and advise you on the use of everyday gadgets such as mobiles and tablets. 
• Introduce you to specialist electronic magnification equipment. 
• Let you know about socialising opportunities in your area and online. 
• Advise on finances and employment issues. 
• Tell you about further services we offer including our twice-yearly magazine and monthly e-newsletter, and let you know about any upcoming events taking place. 
• Signpost you to other organisations that may be able help you. 

Friends and family are also very welcome to join.  

Contact us 

Please call Insight Gloucestershire on 01242 221170 or email us at info@insight-glos.org.uk if you would like more information. 

We have Community Hubs in many other locations across the region, to find details follow this link Sight Loss Advice Hubs