N-Vision is an independent charity which serves the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and provides services and support to anyone with reduced vision living in the area regardless of age or means.The charity was first formed in 1910 and continues to provide services over 100 years later. Our services and activities include: Care Services: [...]
Citizens Advice is here to help people navigate the on-line application process and to support them if they need extra help. We have Help to Claim Advisers available for face to face appointments at 6-10 Whitegate Drive each weekday afternoon from 1-5pm, bookings can be made on 01253 308405 For help over the phone there’s [...]
In World Glaucoma Week our project manager and outreach worker Phil Richardson, 61, reveals his own experiences – since glaucoma struck him 22 years ago, and our eye clinic liaison officer Linda Sethi offers advice. Please follow link to coverage: https://www.entirelynorthwest.co.uk/news/charity/lancashire/don-39-t-let-the-sneak-thief-of-sight-strike6754
Glaucoma is an eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It is usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye which increases pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma is more common than you think. It affects 1 in 50 people in the UK [...]
We are holding a Visual Support Day on Friday 1st March at 10.00am. Come along and explore the latest products and technologies for blind and partially sighted people. We look forward to meeting you.
Chris Carter is marching to his own beat as drummer for Collabro’s 10-week 51 date UK tour (which started on Feb 10). Chris, who oversaw production of N-Vision’s Talking Newspaper for 300 blind and partially sighted listeners across Blackpool Fylde and Wyre, says the “opportunity of a lifetime was too good to miss.” As colleagues [...]
If you’re a regular visitor to the flagship Tesco store at Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, you’ll be familiar with the blue tokens issued with your shopping (sometimes you have to ask for them) to help you support a charity. The great news is we’ve got some help to come – you could say it’s in [...]
Some of the very latest high-tech aids for local people who are blind or visually impaired are available to try at N-Vision, the Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Society for the Blind, on Friday (Jan 11) between 10am and 2pm in our main hall, Sharples Hall, at the centre at Bosworth Place, Squires Gate. The Assistive [...]
Just a reminder that our social media accounts are a great way of keeping in touch with what’s happening at the charity for those of you who are active online – or have resolved to be for 2019! In the run up to the new year we featured the great festive get together of all [...]
N-Vision was shortlisted in two categories of MP Gordon Marsden’s Community Heroes awards – and walked away with a very special certificate in tribute to, and memory of, a very special man, the late Keith Gledhill MBE, a leading light of The Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Society for the Blind for many years. Team members [...]
