Support & services articles
First steps after a sight loss diagnosis
Newly diagnosed with sight loss? This guide explores common questions, emotional support, and practical ways to move forward with confidence.
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Visually Impaired awareness document to use at hospital
A visual impairment awareness notice to use if you are staying in hospital.
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Certification and Registration
Find out what certification and registration mean when you’re diagnosed with sight loss, and how they could help you access support.
Making your communications accessible: Best practice guidance for organisations
A practical guide for businesses and organisations on how to make written materials, signage and digital content accessible for people with sight loss.
A friendly sight: Our social groups for people living with sight loss
Our social groups offer a warm welcome, shared experiences and a chance to build friendships. Join a local meet-up or connect online from home.
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Local Leisure, Social and Support Opportunities
Discover local leisure, social and peer support opportunities for blind and partially sighted people across our regions.
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The Emotional Impact of Sight Loss
Sight Loss can affect a person’s emotional life, identity, and mental wellbeing. Find out how the 5 stages of grief theory can help you come to terms with sight loss.
Rehabilitation – What is it?
Learn what rehabilitation for sight loss involves, how a Rehabilitation Officer can support daily living and mobility, and how to access rehabilitation services in your local area.
Who’s Who in the Hospital Eye Clinic
Read about the different roles there are in an Eye Hospital and what each person does
Sight Loss – what we needed to know
This booklet is full of useful information put together by people living with sight loss at different stages of their journeys. Includes quotes about their experiences, and their top 10 tips for coping with sight loss.
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National Charities Supporting People with Sight Loss
Find out which national charities support people with sight loss, and how they can help with advice, condition-specific guidance and more.
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Sight Guiding – Countryside walking
How to guide someone who with sight loss on a non-conventional walking route. Covers communication, good guiding practice, potential dangers and how to overcome them.
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Accessible Information Standard
A brief overview of the Accessible Information Standard, which aims to make sure that people who have a disability or sensory loss get information in a format that they can access and understand.
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