Local and national organisations that can help
Action for Blind People: 0117 953 7750: https://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/
Blind Veterans UK: 0800 389 79 79: http://www.blindveterans.org.uk/
Vision North Somerset: 01934 419 393: https://visionnorthsomerset.wordpress.com/
Macular society: 0300 3030 111: http://www.macularsociety.org/
Macular society support group (Bristol) 0117 910 4974
Backwell and Nailsea macular support: 01275 462 107
Keynsham macular support: 0117 973 6116
Weston-Super-Mare macular support: Meets on the second Tuesday
of alternative months (January, March, May, July, September,
November). 2pm-4pm at the Winter Gardens, Royal Parade,
Weston-Super-Mare.
Visually Impaired Group, Yate and area (for people with all
different eye conditions)
01454 321 749
Local authorities:
Sensory impairment team (Bristol and South Gloucestershire)
0117 903 6648
Hearing and Vision Team (BANES)
01225 395 331
Vision North Somerset
01934 419 393
Other useful charities and organisations:
Age UK 0800 169 6565 http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Independent Age: 0800 319 6789 http://www.independentage.org/
Contact the Elderly: 0800 716 543 http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/
We care and repair: 0300 323 0700 http://www.wecr.org.uk/
International Glaucoma Association: 01233 648 170 http://www.glaucoma-association.com/
Diabetes UK: 0345 123 2399 http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
Useful numbers - Bristol Eye Hospital
Retina unit secretary- 0117 342 1400
Imaging department (lucentis appointments) 0117 342 1404

The Monday Club
The Monday Club provides a pick-up service for those living in
Bath and the surrounding area. Others are welcome if they are able
to attend independently.
Thursday Club
This primarily serves the area of Midsomer Norton and Radstock
and has developed into a Fish and Chips lunch group.
This group has transport provided and normally runs from around
midday.
Please contact DeafPlus on 01225 446555 for more details


Action for Blind People run a course called Living With Sight
Loss which aims to offer practical and emotional support for people
adjusting to sight loss and those close to them. There are
currently 1 and 2 day courses being held all over Bristol and South
Gloucestershire. The courses often include information on eye
health, practical advice, assistive technology, local and national
organisations that can help, and employment advice.
For more information, or to book on a course, please call 0117
953 7750.

Vision North Somerset can provide rehabilitation and support for
people living in North Somerset who have a visual impairment.
Please contact 01934 419 393 or email info@visionns.org.uk for
more information.