Supporting others
Find out how you can support friends, family and loved ones who have been diagnosed with sight loss. If you're a carer, parent or guardian, we have information on the benefits you could be eligible for and how you can access support.
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 services are a vital lifeline, but as councils review their budgets they can come under risk.
Parenting a child with a vision impairment
In this section, we have information, resources and advice on how you can support a child or young person with sight loss.
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.
Visibly Better Living and Visibly Better Spaces Certification
Read about the Visibly Better Living and Visibly Better Spaces certifications, and find key information on ensuring environments meet the needs of people with sight loss.
