Individual help with Sight Loss
We are a highly inclusive, friendly and responsive charity, constantly innovating to help local people with varying degrees and types of sight loss.
It often starts with a FREE assessment of need, and aids, devices and advice to empower people to be independent, confident and socially active.
This is usually at our Blackpool LOW VISION CENTRE at Squires Gate, which is also a hub of SOCIAL ACTIVITIES for people with sight loss.
Accessibility and Awareness for Organisations
Our training and consultancy services provide local organisations with experiential training, guidance and invaluable local advice on accessibility and inclusion.
They are especially valued by health and social care providers, and businesses who need to be more compliant, and improve customer service and overall performance.
Residential and Community Care
The Princess Alexandra Home is our independent living home, welcoming residents with a variety of needs including some with sight loss. It also provides Caregivers in the community for anyone who needs help with daily living tasks.
Watch our promotional video - to see inside the Princess Alexandra Home, and discover N-Vision.
Audio described version of video will be available soon.
Our services include:
- Talking News service – FREE weekly delivery of local news and information.
- FREE Assessments and guidance on aids, adaptations and coping strategies.
- Regular social activities in our Low Vision Centre’s Sharples Hall.
- Free classes and fun pastimes for local people with sight loss.
- Sight loss Café Clubs in local communities.
- Befriending Service and home visits from especially vulnerable clients.
Fundraising
The following example might give you an idea of the costs involved: £50 would cover the cost of the many services provided by our Low Vision Centre to one blind person for one year.
Volunteering
The services that we offer to our members are delivered in a professional, informal way with the support and dedication of our much-valued volunteers.
Help Us to Help Others
The service that we provide costs a lot of money, and changes year-on-year.
Help us help people in the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre areas.
