Supporting others
If someone you care about is worried about their eyes, waiting for an appointment with an eye specialist or has found out they have an eye condition, there’s lots of ways you can support them.
In this section
Making communication and environments accessible
Find information on how communication and environments can be made accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
Protecting local vision services for children and young people
Children and young people (CYP) with vision impairment require a high level of specialist provision to learn on equal terms with sighted children. These servic…
Children, young people and families
The first part of this page includes an overview and some handy hints and tips, the second includes our play guides and sensory play resources, and the third …
Diagnosis and emotional wellbeing
From emotional support to clinical information, find in-depth resources to help support your emotional well-being following a vision impairment diagnosis.
Guiding a blind or partially sighted person
The practical advice and information given here will help you feel confident about guiding people with sight loss.
Supporting a loved one with an eye condition
If someone you care about is worried about their eyes, waiting for an appointment with an eye specialist or has found out they have an eye condition, there’s l…
Family and friends groups
Our free, informal sessions offer practical advice, information and guidance designed to help you support your loved one with sight loss. You can also find out…
Visibly Better Spaces membership
Become a RNIB Visibly Better Spaces member and make a real difference for blind and partially sighted people at your organisation.
