Support and advice
Someone to talk to when your sight is changing, from the first diagnosis onwards.
Help from people who understand sight loss
Finding out that your sight is getting worse can be frightening, and it is not always clear where to turn. Our Low Vision Support Worker can visit you at home, talk through what is changing and help you find practical ways to carry on doing the things that matter to you.
Our support is free. You do not need to be registered as sight impaired, and you are welcome to contact us on behalf of a relative or friend.
Practical help, at your pace
Home visits
A relaxed visit at home to talk about your sight, what you are finding harder and what would help most.
Information and advice
Clear information about eye conditions, sight impairment registration and the services that are available to you.
Everyday living
Ideas, simple techniques and equipment to help with reading, cooking, getting about and staying safe at home.
Aids to try at home
Borrow magnifiers, lighting and other aids so you can try them before you buy. About aids and resources
Friendship and company
Meet other people at our weekly clubs, with transport available to help you get there. See the clubs
Other organisations
We can put you in touch with other local and national services that can help. Useful links
Getting support is simple
1. Get in touch
Call us on 01424 436359 or send us a message using the form below.
2. Have a chat
We will call you back to talk about what is happening and arrange a home visit if it would help.
3. Find the right help
Together we will agree what support would make the biggest difference, and we will stay in touch.
Living with Sight Loss course
Our free course helps people adjust to sight loss, learn practical skills and meet others in the same position. We run it when there is enough interest, so let us know if you would like a place.
Send us a message
Tell us a little about what is happening and how we can reach you. A member of our team will get back to you.
Useful Links
-
Adult Social Care & Health
Services provided via East Sussex County Council.
-
East Sussex Vision Care
A consortium of the three blind societies which operate in East Sussex. It is a registered charitable company that aims to improve the life chances of blind and partially sighted people in East Sussex through the strength of a unified voice.
-
East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre
A registered charity aiming to improve the quality of life for deaf, deafened and deafblind people living in East Sussex.
-
East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People
Offering support and advice to people who are blind or partially sighted and living in parts of East Sussex not served by EBS and HRVAB.
-
East Sussex Disability Association
Encouraging disabled people in East Sussex to achieve independence and control over their own lives.
-
Age Concern Eastbourne
Providing services and activities for older people.
-
Sovereign Polyphony
A group of enthusiastic ladies who meet regularly under the baton of Sue Barrett to rehearse music intended to entertain members of Eastbourne Blind Society and the general public.
-
Action for Blind People (part of RNIB Group)
One of the largest charities in the UK providing confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.
-
RP Fighting Blindness
The primary objective is to find a cure for RP, a genetic disease of the eye which results in the deterioration of vision, and often complete blindness.
-
Guide Dogs
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association work to deliver mobility and access services that meet the needs and aspirations of blind and partially-sighted people in the United Kingdom.
-
International Glaucoma Association
The IGA is a patient-based organisation which works to prevent glaucoma blindness by providing information, literature and advice.
-
The Macular Disease Society
The Macular Disease Society is a specialist charity for people affected by any form of macular disease or macular degeneration.
-
The Nystagmus Network
A UK charity and support group run by individuals and families affected by nystagmus.
-
Partially Sighted Society
Providing information, advice, equipment and clear print material for people with a visual impairment to help people to make the best use of their remaining sight.
-
Royal National Institute of Blind People (part of RNIB Group)
Offering information, support and advice to with sight loss across the UK.
-
SeeAbility
SeeAbility’s purpose is to encourage people who are blind or partially sighted and have other multiple disabilities to achieve their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
-
Torch Trust
A Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss.
-
Vocal Eyes
A nationwide audio description company for blind and partially sighted people providing access to the arts.