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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Visual impairment awareness document for hospital stays
A printable document you can use during a hospital stay to help others understand your visual impairment and any support or adjustments you may need.
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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.
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 blind and partially sighted people
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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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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Free directory enquiries (195 service)
Information about the free 195 directory enquiries service, which can help blind and partially sighted people find phone numbers if they cannot read or use a phone book.
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National charities supporting blind and partially sighted people
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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Sighted guiding: Countryside walking
This guidance is for sighted guides supporting blind and partially sighted people on countryside walks. It covers communication, good guiding practice, potential hazards, and how to manage them safely.
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Accessible Information Standard – what it means for you
The Accessible Information Standard sets out your right to receive information and communication support from NHS and adult social care services in a way that you can access and understand.
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