Benefits of registration
Please note that many of the benefits are available whether you
are registered as sight impaired or severely sight impaired.
However, some councils have criteria meaning that certain benefits
are only available if you are registered as severely sight
impaired. Please check with your local authority for details.
Blue Badge:
https://www.gov.uk/blue-badge-scheme-information-council
Blind Persons Tax Allowance: https://www.gov.uk/blind-persons-allowance
Half price TV licence:
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/easy-read/half-price-licence-for-the-blind-or-severely-sight-impaired-ea15
Free postage on items marked or labelled "Articles for the
blind":
http://www.royalmail.com/personal/uk-delivery/articles-for-the-blind
Disabled person's Railcard: http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/
Sighted assistance: If you require sighted assistance at the
start or end of your journey then contact http://www.disability-onboard.co.uk/
Free bus pass: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-disabled-bus-pass
Exemption from BT directory Enquiry charges:
http://www.rnib.org.uk/information-everyday-living-benefits-and-concessions-concessions/free-directory-enquiries-195
Free NHS eye examination by an optometrist. This is also free to
anyone aged 60 and over.
You may be able to get a voucher towards the cost of glasses
(check with your optometrist whether you qualify for a "voucher for
complex lenses") If you're unable to leave your home without the
help of another person then you may be able to get free
prescriptions.
Leisure concessions: Concessions are available to people with
disabilities, or people receiving certain benefits, for various
leisure and recreational activities. For example a free ticket for
a person accompanying you to participating cinemas if you are
registered severely sight impaired or if you are getting Disability
Living Allowance, Personal Independence payment or Attendance
Allowance; and reduced price entry to museum and exhibitions as
well as theatres and concert halls. You can call the venue for
details of available concessions or call the RNIB on 0303 123 9999
for more information.
This list is not exhaustive, please feel free to contact either
Mary or Laura. Alternatively, you can contact the RNIB on 0303 123
9999 and they will be happy to discuss in further detail.