Sight Loss & Blindness

Basingstoke Talking News

This service is completely free and is a lifeline to people who can no longer read the newspaper due to their disability. This service provides Community news and newspaper articles, Celebrations and music requests,
Seasonal Quizzes, Local what’s On Guide & Special features.

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Wide variety of services on offer for people with sight loss

Living Paintings

Produces tactile books for people with visual impairment

Look

Supporting young people and families with visual impairment

Macular Society

Info and local support groups for people with age related macular degeneration

Open Sight

Information about equipment, social clubs, support services

Outside Clinic

Provide eye tests at home by qualified opticians

Partially Sighted Society

Help you to make the most of your remaining sight

RNIB

Talking books, products and services

Sense

For people who are deafblind or have sensory impairment or complex needs

TV License

If you are blind (severely sight impaired) and can provide the appropriate evidence, you are eligible to apply for a 50% concession

Visual Eyes

Activities including weekly swimming lessons