If you have sight loss and are on a low income there is financial help for you to buy items you need to help you in your daily life.
It’s always worthwhile approaching your local council for help. Firstly, because your local social services may be able to give you free equipment and rehabilitation training that you need in your daily life. Secondly, your local council’s welfare assistance scheme may be able to provide you with a grant. You can search for your local welfare scheme on the Child Poverty Action Group website.
As well as your local council, there are a number of local and national charities that have grant schemes for people with sight loss. Find out more about grants from other organisations.
We offer grants of up to £500 for certain small items of technology to people who are registered as blind or partially sighted, on a means-tested benefit and who have been unable to get statutory funding. Read about grants from RNIB and how you can apply to us for a grant - for yourself, your child or someone you support.
If you are interested in a grant for music equipment, lessons, study or activities, take a look at our information about music awards and funding.
Find out about Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs), which are available to help students meet extra course costs they may have as a result of their sight loss, and funding for adult learners.
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