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External Resources & Useful Links
There is a wealth of information available on living with sight loss. Here are some other useful sources.
National Sight Loss Organisations and Resources
BBC In Touch
BBC In Touch provides news, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Blind Veterans UK
Supports anyone who has served in the Armed Forces, or who has done National Service, and who is now living with significant sight loss.
British Wireless for the Blind fund (BWFB)
An organisation supplying specially adapted audio equipment on free loan to visually impaired people across the UK.
Connect Radio
RNIB’s radio service aimed at blind and partially sighted listeners.
Esme’s Umbrella
A campaign and support group to raise awareness about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), visual hallucinations experienced by people with sight loss. Offering information, support and advice.
Glaucoma UK
For everyone who is interested in glaucoma, people who have just been diagnosed, or anyone living with glaucoma.
Guide Dogs UK
Guide Dogs provide mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people. They now incorporate the charity Blind Children UK.
Henshaws Life Hacks
A series of videos containing useful advice and solutions to everyday issues for people living with sight loss.
Macular Society
The national charity for anyone affected by central vision loss, offering free support and advice.
Nystagmus Network
The Nystagmus Network is a UK based charity which supports people affected by the condition and leads research into finding a treatment.
Retina UK
A national charity supporting people with Retinitis Pigmentosa, an inherited condition leading to sight loss and blindness.
Royal National institute of Blind People (RNIB)
A national organisation supporting people with sight loss.
Sight Advice FAQ
Created jointly by a group of national sight loss organisations, provides answers to a wide range of questions about living with sight loss.
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT)
Works to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people, with a particular focus on education, employment and engagement.
Torch Trust
A Christian organisation aimed at enabling people with sight loss to access Christian literature, fellowship and support.
Traveleyes Holidays
An organisation offering group holidays with a mixture of visually impaired and sighted travellers.
York and the Surrounding Area
Club Wilber
Activities for children with visual impairments, their siblings and families in Yorkshire.
Visit York
Visit YorkWilberforce Trust
Supported living, supported housing and sensory services.
Main – 01904 760 037
York Advocacy
Visit York AdvocacyYork Carers Centre
Providing free support to unpaid carers in York
Main – 01904 715 491
York Hospital - Eye Clinic
Appointments – 01904 726 272
Medical Concern – 01904 726 758
Low Vision Clinic – 01904 726 750
Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) – 01904 721 858
York Talking News
A free audio magazine covering local news, what’s on.
Main – 01904 652650
York Wheels
Community transport in York. For elderly persons or people with mobility problems or who are unable to use public transport
01904 630080
YorSensory
Contracted by City of York Council to provide rehabilitation and mobility training, individual needs assessment and registration following a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI).
Main – 01904 202 292
Out of Area - Local and Regional Sight Loss Organisations
The Association of Blind Asians
Dedicated to providing advocacy and support for blind diverse communities.
Main – 0113 210 3347
