Beyond the Sensory Needs Team, advice and support is also available from a range of organisations found here. This list includes organisations which specialise in certain eye conditions, and those who may also have additional health conditions or disabilities.

There are many more charities for lesser known conditions or specialist groups such as for blind parents or blind children. To learn more about these groups please call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999.

The RNIB has a lot of useful information on various eye conditions here: Eye conditions | RNIB 

BlindAid is able to support people with sight loss through the Community Sight Support service. They can visit  people in their own homes, in sheltered accommodation or in residential/nursing homes. This service is free and not time limited – they aim to offer regular support for as long as there is an identified need for the service. For more information, you can visit here website here: Community Sight Support Service

CDA and the Greenwood Centre offer a Peer-Led Social Group for the blind and low vision community. This friendly and relaxed Peer-Led Group offers a safe space to support each other, have fun, and organise activities together. 

When: The last Thursday of every month  

Time: 2:30pm until 4:00pm 

Where: The Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, London, NW5 1LB  

For accessibility and more information, please contact Lily: 

Mobile: 07718929274       

Email: [email protected] 

A flyer is available here: PDF Social Group Flyer