Somerset Sight

Somerset Sight

At a glance

Causes

  • Local / community

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

Somerset Sight supports more than 3000 people with sight loss of all ages, and their families, in and around Somerset. We provide practical and emotional support to enable those with sight loss to live full and active lives, to make the most of their remaining sight and to remain independent. 80% of our patients are over 75 years old.

Activities

  1. Low Vision assessments
  2. Information and advice, specialist gadgets, gizmos and lighting on Mobile Advisory Service.
  3. Mobile Advisory visits 40 locations in Somerset bringing our services to you.
  4. Taunton Resource Room
  5. Emotional support - including Charles Bonnet
  6. Technology information and support for all levels and ages
  7. Training for the newly diagnosed
  8. Volunteer befriending service - one to one
  9. Monthly Socials throughout the county
  10. Regular events, Singing, music appreciation, acoustic rifle shooting, craft, cookery, quizz
  11. Monthly activities for all.

Current opportunities

Somerset, TA1 1DG

Somerset Sight, supporting people who lack sight not vision.