Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or
mental health condition or
disability. The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for: a
grant to help
pay for practical support with your work; support with managing your mental health at work; money to pay for communication support at job interviews.
The
Nystagmus Network virtual get together group for adults living with acquired nystagmus to connect with other people with nystagmus and make new friends.
A monthly Social Hour, where people with sight loss who are in, or looking for employment can connect with other people in a friendly, laid-back environment. Contact Blind Ambition to find out how to attend.
Meet other people with
glaucoma and share information and experiences. The
support groups are also attended by health care professionals and guest speakers, so you’ll have an opportunity to speak with them in a relaxed atmosphere and ask the questions that matter most to you. The groups may also run social events and arrange fundraising activities.
First Friday of every month at 10.30 am - 12.30pm. Contact Jean Bently.
An online group where people can meet similarly situated parents and discuss common concerns in a friendly, warm environment.
The
children's fund was established to help meet the needs of children who have impaired vision, by providing special needs
grants and specialist equipment. Many families with young children who have
vision impairments will have experienced lengthy
delays and numerous application forms when applying for essential equipment like a
CCTV</a> system or specialist computer software. We hope to be able to attract enough support to be able to help meet some of these needs.
The
Nystagmus Network virtual adult get together group for adults living with congenital nystagmus to connect with other people with nystagmus and make new friends.
Support hub for parents of
children with sight loss.
A peer
support group where you can share your experiences, tips and hints around all things Tech. The meetings take place bi-monthly via Zoom.
An interest-focused group is a safe, friendly & welcoming place which will give you the opportunity to share your stories, tips, hints and
advice around all things home & garden from DIY & decorating to planting flowers & mowing the lawn. It will meet online, via Zoom, bi-monthly.
RNIB Shape and Share events bring
children and
young people with a
vision impairment and their families together for peer support, to share experiences and take part in fun activities virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Thomas Pocklington Trust's Student Support Service is here to support blind and partially sighted students aged 11+ to get the most out of their secondary, college and university education.
