Useful Links

Established in 2003, Sightline was set up by Eileen Green who was herself registered blind. She identified a need for visually impaired people to have… Read More »Sightline telephone befriending service

Visionary is the membership organisation for sight loss charities.

https://www.sightresearchuk.org/ Sight Research UK funds research into sight-threatening conditions in the UK.

https://www.blindveterans.org.uk Blind Veterans is a support and research charity for ex-servicemen and women of every generation.

www.rnib.org.uk Royal National Institute of Blind People offers information, support and advice. The Eye Health Team answer Esme’s Umbrella’s Helpline – 020 7391 3299

The Macular Society offers a 6-week telephone support group for people with CBS (no matter what has caused their sight loss) and one-to-one CBS Buddies,… Read More »Macular Society

Retina UK supports people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invests in medical research. CBS Buddies are available.

Thomas Pocklington Trust supports blind and partially sighted people of all ages to live the life they want to lead. Focusing on Education, Employment and… Read More »Thomas Pocklington Trust

https://gene.vision/ Genevision is a resource on rare genetic eye disorders for everyone.