SIGNPOSTING
Blind Veterans UK
Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-service-men and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss.
They provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans regardless of how or when they lost their sight.
Telephone: 0300 111 22 33
Website: www.blindveterans.org.uk
Macular Society
A specialist charity for people affected by any form of the condition, and aims to promote independence, confidence and quality of life for people with macular disease. Their long-term aim is to find a cure for macular disease in the future and provide excellence in treatment, rehabilitation and support in the meantime.
Telephone: 0300 3030 111
Website: www.maculardisease.org
Glaucoma UK
Glaucoma UK is a charity that supports people with glaucoma, funds research and raises awareness to prevent sight loss. It provides information, a helpline and works with healthcare professionals to improve care. The charity also promotes regular eye tests to ensure early detection and better management of the condition.
Telephone: 01233 648 170
Website: www.glaucoma.uk
North Yorkshire County Council Sensory Team - Rehabilitation
Our local Sensort Team, for Visual Impairment, offer an assessment and advice service. They can provide advice on equipment and specialist training to improve your safety at home and outdoors. The Sensory Team can be contacted at Adult & Community Services at North Yorkshire County Council in Northallerton.
Telephone: 01609 780780
Website: www.northyorks.gov.uk
Guide Dogs UK
Guide Dogs UK helps people with sight loss live independently and confidently. They train and provide guide dogs to support safe and free movement and also offer mobility training, emotional support and advice. The charity campaigns for better accessibility and inclusion for visually impaired people across the UK.
Telephone: 0800 781 1444
Website: www.guidedogs.org.uk
RNIB
National charity supporting blind and partially sighted people.
Offering Audio Book Library, resources and support.
Telephone: 0303 123 9999
Website: www.rnib.org.uk
Ryedale Carers Support
A local charity in Ryedale which provides practical and emotional help for carers, the people they care for and older people living on their own.
Telephone: 01751 432288
Website: www.ryedalecarers.org.uk
SENSE
The national charity for deaf/blind people.
Telephone: 0300 330 9250
Website: www.sense.org.uk
Wilberforce Trust
Offering supported housing, supported living, sensory impairment assessments, sight registrations, rehabilitation support and much more.
It is also the home of Club Wilber, the fantastic club for the families of children with visual impairments!
Telephone: 01904 760037
Website: www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk
LEISURE
Audio Description
A large number of TV programmes, Cinema and Theatre Shows now support audio described performances.
This can improve the enjoyment of TV for people with sight problems by adding additional commentary describing body language, expressions and movements.
British Wireless for the Blind
Provide audio equipment specially designed and adapted for those living with sight loss.
Telephone: 01622 754757
Website: www.blind.org.uk
RNIB National Library Service
Telephone: 0303 123 9999
Website: www.rniblibrary.com
Ryedale Talking Magazine
Telephone: 01751 476499
York Talking Magazine
Telephone: 01904 760140