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The following are organisations you may find useful.

Local (East Sussex)

East Sussex Sensory Impairment Team

www.eastsussex.gov.uk/socialcare/adults/disability/sensory

Eastbourne Blind Society

Support for people who are blind living in the Eastbourne area.
www.eastbourneblind.org.uk

Hastings & Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind.

Support for people who are blind living in the Hastings area.
www.hastingsandrblind.org

4-Sight, West Sussex Association for the Blind.

Support for people who are blind living in West Sussex.
www.4sightsussex.co.uk

Blatchington Court Trust

assist with education and development for young vision impaired people living in Sussex
www.blatchingtoncourt.org.uk

 

National

RNIB

The RNIB is a national charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss.
www.rnib.org.uk

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Provide guide dogs and mobility services to increase independence for people who are blind or partially sighted.
www.guidedogs.org.uk

The Eye Care Trust.

Raises awareness of eye health and the importance of eyecare and has a useful section on the website about different eye conditions.
www.eyecaretrust.org.uk

Macular Disease Society.

Information and practical support for people diagnosed with macular disease.
www.maculardisease.org

THE LOOK UP SERVICE

The Look Up service was launched by SeeAbility to offer information about eye care for people who have learning disabilities.

www.lookupinfo.org

 

Social Activities

City Synergy

offer social activities for people with sight loss who live in the Brighton and Hove area.
www.citysynergy.org.uk

Vocal Eyes

A nationwide audio description service providing access to the arts for people who are visually impaired.   Includes audio described theatre performances and architectural tours.

www.vocaleyes.co.uk  

 

General Advice and Welfare

Citizens Advice Bureau

This website provides details of the five CAB offices in East Sussex www.escab.org.uk

This is the national advice website. www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Pension Credit
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/pensioncredit/home

Age Concern East Sussex
http://www.ageconcern-eastsussex.org.uk

Care for the Carers
offers support to carers living in East Sussex. www.cftc.org.uk