You can access Visible, Sight Support's twice yearly newsletter, by clicking on the link below.  We hope you will find valuable local and practical information on living with sight loss.

Visible (Bristol, Bath, South Glos. Edition) Winter 2020/Spring 2021

Visible (Wiltshire Edition) Winter 2020/Spring 2021

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How sport helped family man to thrive

7 January 2021
25 years ago a young footballer faced the trauma of losing his sight, but Gavin Burden’s never-give-in attitude has helped him to thrive.

Tablets aren't just for swallowing!

21 December 2020
Using technology to transform lives

New Low Vision Clinic in North Bristol now open for bookings

15 October 2020
Some exciting news – Sight Support have been working with the University of the West of England on the opening of a new Low Vision Clinic.

National Eye Health Week- Your Vision Matters

11 September 2020
National Eye Health Week will take place from 21-27 September, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.

Our Impact

18 August 2020
A flavour of Sight Support West of England’s first full year of operation

'Have a Go' weekend comes to you!

23 July 2020
Working in partnership with British Blind Sport and Access Sport, Vision West of England is delighted to be hosting a virtual 'Have a Go' weekend

From 'Vision' to 'Sight Support'

26 June 2020
On September 1st Vision West of England will change its operating name to Sight Support West of England.

Free urgent eyecare services now available at opticians

27 May 2020
Temporary service providing urgent care for new and worsening conditions, across Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

Living with Sight Loss Practical Courses

24 January 2020
Vision West of England will start running Living with Sight Loss courses for people diagnosed with sight loss.

Introducing 'Visible' Magazine

17 January 2020
Visible will be produced twice a year, and we hope will provide valuable local and practical information on living with sight loss.

Welcome Tony!

6 January 2020
​Wiltshire Sight welcomes a new volunteer working for British Wireless for the Blind.

A Man on a Marathon Mission

4 March 2019
James from Devizes is hoping to raise £2,000 for Vision West of England running in the London Marathon in April. Your support would be welcomed!

Introducing the Bristol Sight Loss Council

31 January 2019
Join the new Bristol Sight Loss Council to help improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people in Bristol.

Play our new lottery and win big!

25 January 2019

Vision West of England have just launched a new lottery, which gives our supporters an opportunity to donate and be in with a chance to win big too!  As members of the Unity Lottery, you have a chance to win £25,000 every week for as little as £1 per week. You can find out more information and sign up on our lottery page.

Launch of My Guide Service in Bristol

23 January 2019
Guide Dogs My Guide is here in Bristol to help anyone living with sight loss to get out and about with a trained Volunteer Sighted Guide.
Sight Support provides local services for people living with sight loss across Bristol, Bath & North-East Somerset and South Gloucestershire and in Wiltshire under the banner of Wiltshire Sight. Sight Support is a UK registered charity no. 1178384.
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