Older People

Of the two million people with a sight problem in the UK, 90 per cent are over 60.

Sight loss can have an emotional and practical impact on your life. If you, or someone you know, has recently been diagnosed with a sight problem, we can offer advice and support. Contact our Helpline - helpline@rnib.org.uk / 0845 766 9999 / 020 7388 2525.

News

Older people and eye tests campaign - RNIB research shows that 47 per cent of people over 60 fail to have their eyes tested regularly.

Information at your fingertips

This website has a lot of information! Our guide to adapting to sight loss is a good place to start. It gives an overview of some of the questions you may have.

If you want to get closer to information and all the services RNIB has to offer, then become a member. Join the UK’s largest organisation for people with sight problems. Our membership magazine, Vision, contains all the latest news and information about new products and campaigns. You can also keep up-to-date with what's happening with our extensive choice of leisure magazines.

Services and support

Our Talk and Support service brings people together over the telephone. Groups meet regularly to socialise, learn, share information and support each other. You can take part from the comfort of your own home.

Our Talking Book Service is the largest collection of unabridged audio books in the UK. It contains a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles giving more than 40,000 people the chance to continue enjoy reading.

We offer advice about staying in your own home. If you are looking for residential care, we offer permanent and short-term accommodation for blind, partially sighted and deafblind older people.

Products and gifts such as large button phones, tactile watches and kitchen utensils are available from our online shop.

Don't miss out on leisure activities! We have information about accessible holidays, sport and what's on at museums, galleries and theatres.

Help RNIB

We rely on people like you to support us.

Our 4000 volunteers provide vital services that enable people with sight problems to live independently and tackle every day challenges. We have opportunities around the country and some roles can be done in the home. Speak to us to match a role to your interests.

Our fundraising efforts are wide and varied. We rely on your gifts to raise over £52m to help blind and partially sighted people lead full and rewarding lives. For every gift of a pound, 88p goes directly to our services.

We also campaign on issues that matter to people with sight problems. Find out how you can get involved.

Content author: webeditor@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 08/04/2008 18:38