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Support & Activities
Equipment and information centre
Our Equipment & Information Centre is a welcoming, accessible space in Walmgate, York, where you can explore practical ways to live well with sight loss.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or looking for support to stay independent, our team is here to talk you through your options.
Book a free appointment to try out equipment, explore support options, and ask any questions you may have.
Is the Equipment and Information Centre right for you?
If you are unsure where to find support that meets your needs, you are not alone. The Equipment and Information Centre is here for people at every stage of sight loss. This service could be right for you if:
You’ve recently been diagnosed with sight loss and aren’t sure what equipment or support services you need
You’re finding everyday tasks like reading, cooking or using public transport more difficult
You want to try specialist equipment before buying it
You’d like a reading assessment to find the right magnification for your needs
You’d like to explore emotional support after a sight loss diagnosis
Someone close to you is living with sight loss, and you want to support them
What our visitors can expect
What you’ll find at the centre
Our sight loss advisers will work with you to understand your needs; offering advice and finding practical solutions to make everyday life easier.
Try before you buy
From lighting to kitchen equipment, explore a wide range of equipment designed to support daily life with sight loss. Try things out in a relaxed environment before you commit to buying.
Reading assessments
If reading has recently become a chore, we can support you to find the right magnification, tools, and techniques that make it enjoyable again.
Support beyond the centre
No two people experience sight loss in the same way, so if we do not have exactly what you need, we can point you in the right direction. We can introduce you to local and national services that offer support.
Free counselling service
As well as practical advice and resources, you can get emotional support to help lessen the impact of sight loss. We can share more about our free Talking Spaces counselling service when you visit.
Time to ask questions
Sometimes the most effective support is having space to talk things through. Ask questions, explore your options, and take things at your own pace.
Book an appointment
How to book
Book a relaxed one-to-one appointment and explore your options at your own pace. Simply get in touch using one of the options below.
Other ways MySight York can support you
Digital Inclusion
Build your confidence with assistive technologies, stay connected with the digital world and learn new skills.
Befriending & Home Visiting
Regular companionship and support to help you stay connected and living independently.
Counselling
Access emotional support, and talk through the issues affecting you and your family following your sight loss diagnosis.
Eye Clinic Support - Sight Support Service
Get practical and emotional support after a diagnosis of sight loss.
