Visual Impairment

CAN YOU HELP US TO MAKE HENFIELD
A BETTER PLACE?

We want to hear from people who are visually impaired or those who support them, about what makes life difficult in Henfield and what could improve it, eg:

Do you want to get out more but have difficulty with transport or mobility?
Do shops, clubs, societies and venues cater to your needs?
Can you access the services and information you need?
Would you like to join a VI-inclusive book club, exercise class or other activity?

Send your ideas to: accesshenfield@gmail.com

Support for visual impairment in Henfield:

4Sight Vision Support
Supports visually impaired people of all ages throughout West Sussex, with personalised health and wellbeing advice, clubs, activities, technology and equipment. They have two centres, in Shoreham-by-Sea and Bognor Regis. Visit 4sight.org.uk or call 01243 828 555 for more information, opening hours, to book an appointment or to receive a list of groups and activities in your area.

Macular Society
Advice, support and research for those with macular conditions. Visit macularsociety.org or call the helpline on 0300 3030 111.

RNIB
Information and advice with all aspects of living well with sight loss – aids, technology, benefits, education, staying connected, living independently, eye health, access to books and media in different formats etc. Extensive online shop. Call the helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit rnib.org.uk.

Henfield Computer Club
Meets Wednesdays 10-12 in the Garden Room, Henfield Hall. Free and friendly help and advice with getting the best out of your phone, laptop, tablet or PC, and how to set up accessible modes.

Henfield Library
The library has a range of large print books and audio formats, and other titles are available through apps such as U Library available from the West Sussex Libraries website. On Fridays 10-12 there are digital support volunteers on hand to help with using the library website and apps, and to answer technology questions such as accessibility features.

Blatchington Court Trust
Support, information and empowerment for people with VI under 30 and their families, in East and West Sussex. Services include benefits advice, educatonal advocacy, grants, events and activities, wellbeing. Contact blatchingtoncourt.org.uk, 01273 727222, info@blatchingtoncourt.org.uk.

Look Sussex
Small local charity that supports families in East and West Sussex with a child who is blind or visually impaired. Free events almost every month for the whole family. Visit looksussex.org.uk or Facebook.com/LookSussex.