Our Services

Here at the South Lincolnshire Blind Society, we accommodate all levels of Visual Impairment.

We offer those with sight-loss ,visits from our Community Support Workers, who provide a vital support system through advice, training, equipment and information; all of which are aimed at enabling those with sight-loss to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

Depending on the level of sight-loss someone is dealing with, many can find themselves becoming very isolated. Recognizing that this would play a huge part in the quality of someone’s life and in their mentality towards their sight-loss, we offer and encourage service users to facilitate our home-visiting/befriending service, which can reach those who are perhaps unable to get themselves to social events, such as our independently volunteer-run social clubs and coffee-morning get-togethers around South Lincolnshire.

In addition to all our volunteer-driven services, we are fortunate enough to be able to offer a further wide range of supportive services, such as:

British Wireless for the Blind Agents.
Talking Books and Talking Newspapers.
Emotional Support Service.
Quarterly newsletter packed full of useful information.
Demonstrations of specialist equipment, designed for visually impaired people to use both in their homes and out and about.
Information on eye conditions and how to look after your sight.
Advice on lighting and contrast to maximise the use of low vision.
Specialist sight impairment officers.
Rehabilitation and Mobility services.
Local support groups and social activities.
Book Groups.
Specialist resource centre in Grantham.
Help and information about benefits and concessions for people with sight loss and their carers.
Carer Support Services.
Specialist support from Guide dogs, RNIB, Children’s services, local authority.
Advocacy services.
Technology solutions, mobiles, tablets, ipads.
Training in Visual Impairment Guiding.

For more information on any of the mentioned services, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our team at 01476 592775, or at slbs@blind-society.org.uk.