Below is a range of organisations that offer advice and information for blind or visually impaired people.
Bradbury Fields
A local charity providing services to visually impaired people living in the Merseyside Area, particularly in Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton
Henshaws
As one of the oldest charities in the UK, Henshaws provide expert support, advice and training to anyone affected by sight loss and other disabilities to develop the skills and independence they need to lead lives that are as full as possible
Action for Blind People
Action for Blind People is a national charity with local reach, providing practical help and support to blind and partially sighted people of all ages
British Blind Sport
British Blind Sport is a registered charity and the co-ordinating body of sport for blind and partially sighted people in the UK
British Computer Association of the Blind
The British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB) is a lively group of blind and partially sighted computer users. They offer training, discussion, networking and help to all their members
Established in 1969 they are the oldest computer association for blind and partially sighted people in the world. Their membership includes people of all skill levels, interests and abilities. Find out more about BCAB
British Council for Prevention of Blindness
The British Council for Prevention of Blindness was established in 1976 as a registered charity to fund scientific research into blindness prevention and sight restoration
British Wireless for the Blind Fund
The British Wireless for the Blind Fund provides high quality, easy to use audio equipment which has been specially designed and adapted for listeners living with sight loss
Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK is a national charity offering specialist services and human support to deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
The association trains and provides guide dogs and other mobility services that increase the independence and dignity of blind and partially-sighted people
International Glaucoma Association
The International Glaucoma Association is the charity for people with glaucoma. Its mission is to raise awareness of glaucoma, promote research related to early diagnosis and treatment, and to provide support to patients and all those who care for them
Royal Society for Blind Children
Our Family Support Service supports blind and partially sighted children and young people from 0-25 years old and their families. We can also support young people whose sight is starting to deteriorate.
National Talking Newspapers and Magazines
National Talking Newspapers and Magazines serves as your own personal newsagent service. Week by week, or month by month, depending on the frequency of publication, you can receive your favourite titles – in either audio CD or digital format
RNIB National Library Service
RNIB National Library Service is the largest library in the UK for readers with sight loss. We offer a wide choice of fiction and non-fiction books in audio, braille and giant print for adults and children
Royal Blind Society
An organisation that helps blind or partially sighted people with cash grants to provide essential support for those on low incomes and by providing a range of holidays and leisure opportunities
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss
SeeAbility
SeeAbility’s purpose is to encourage people who are blind or partially sighted and have other multiple disabilities to achieve their full potential and enhance their quality of life
Sense
Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. They provide tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services to all deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them. They also support people who have a single sensory impairment with additional needs
Sightline Vision North West
Provides essential emotional support and practical guidance to support people at the onset and progression of loss of sight. The Sightline service is staffed by visually impaired Volunteers, including their Co-ordinator
