Welcome to the related sites page
Some of the sites listed below may be of interest or help to the parents, families or carers of young people with visual impairment.
The National Blind Children’s Society (NBCS)
The National Blind Children's Society’s is a charity established in 1995 with the aim of enabling children and young people with visual impairment to achieve their educational and recreational goals. Visit their website at
www.nbcs.org.uk
The Micro and Anophthalmic Children’s Society (MACS)
The Micro and Anophthalmic Children’s Society is a UK Registered Charity and is run by volunteer parents with children who have microphthalmia, anophthalmia and coloboma - and by other young people who are directly affected. Visit their website at
www.macs.org.uk
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Moorfields Eye Hospital is one of the world’s leading eye hospitals, renowned for its expertise in clinical care but also a leader in research, teaching and education. Visit their website at
www.moorfields.nhs.uk
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is an NHS hospital Trust specialising in the care of sick children. Based in London, it was founded in 1852 and was the only one of its kind and still does pioneering work in children’s medicine. Visit their website at
www.gosh.org
Visually Impaired Children Taking Action (VICTA)
VICTA provides support and information to the parents and carers of visually impaired young people – as well as the youngsters themselves and related organizations. The charity makes grants to individuals, groups and research projects. Visit their website at
www.victa.org.uk
The Royal National Institute for the Blind
RNIB is a National charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people in the UK with sight loss. It also has Childrens Centres, a Research library and Helpline, Talking book service, Insight radio and Insight magazine. Visit their website at
www.rnib.org.uk
Contact-a-Family
This is a National charity which is a useful source of written information and telephone support for families of children with any disability, including preparation for adult life and transition. Visit their website at
www.cafamily.org.uk
Changing Faces
A National charity enabling everyone to face disfigurement whether or not they have a disfiguring condition. Visit their website at
www.changingfaces.org.uk
SENSE UK
SENSE is the leading national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. They provide expert advice and information as well as specialist services. Visit their website at
www.sense.org.uk
LOOK
LOOK is a charity offering help, support and services for visually-impaired children and their parents or carers. Visit their website at
www.look-uk.org
Action For Blind People
Action For Blind People is a charity offering a wide range of support services including advice on welfare benefits for people with visual difficulties. Visit their website at
www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Family Fund/Joseph Rowntree Trust
Offers financial grants to families with limited income who have children with substantial disabilities under 17 years. They award grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child, young person and their family. Visit their website at
www.familyfund.org.uk
Calibre Audio Library
Calibre Audio Library is a free postal audio/talking book library. Visit their website at
www.calibre.org.uk
Family Information Direct
Website which aims to enable parents, families and carers in England to find the information and support they need – on a range of issues - where and when they want it. Visit their website at
www.dcsf.gov.uk/familyinformationdirect
Directgov
This is the Government website which provides, amongst a host of other information, details of whether you qualify for extra Child Tax Credit, to help cover the cost of looking after children with disabilities. Visit their website at
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCreditsandChildBenefit /TaxCredits/Gettingstarted/whoqualifies/Childrenandtaxcredits/DG_172713
DISCLAIMER: This list has been prepared for general interest and it is important to obtain professional advice on specific issues. While all possible care has been taken in the preparation of this directory, no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from acting as a result of the material contained herein can be accepted by those who have prepared it.
We would welcome your feedback on Our Services. Please click here.
