Information for People with Sight Impairment
About the Specialist Team
The Specialist Team is here to help anyone whose eyesight becomes a cause for concern, whether they are registered with the council as visually impaired or not.
We keep registers of hearing and visually impaired people who live in the Royal Borough of Kingston. We can give you information about the benefits of registration.
Services offered by the Team
We offer a range of services, including:
- Information, support and advice
- An assessment of your needs
- Rehabilitation, training and equipment to help you to be as independent as possible
- Mobility training and equipment
- Teaching of Braille, Moon and typing
- Information and advice on accessible computer software
- A Resource Room stocked with many useful pieces of equipment to try out
Who can use our services?
People of all ages who live in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames can make use of our services. If you live outside the Royal Borough of Kingston we can give you a contact for the services in your local area.
Why not call us directly or get a family member, carer, friend, neighbour or other organisation to contact us on your behalf? We look forward to hearing from you.
Other organisations that may help you
National organisations
Royal National Institute for the Blind - a national charity providing a range of information on sight loss.
Telephone: 0303 123 9999
Action for Blind People - a national charity that provides practical support and advice on housing, employment and welfare benefits issues.
Telephone: 0800 915 4666
Local organisations
Kingston Association for the Blind - offers a range of services to visually impaired people living in the Royal Borough of Kingston including 3 Blind Clubs, Eye Contact (a self help group), a befriending scheme (Eye Buddy scheme), and a weekly Talking Newspaper.
Telephone: 020 8605 0060
The Macular Disease Group - meets the last Thursday of every month from 10.00 am - 12.00 noon, at the United Reform Church, Kingston.
Telephone: 8870 9515.
Contact Us
Tel No: 02085475005
E-mail: adults@rbk.kingston.gov.uk