| enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk | |
| Website | http://www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01332 287 019 |
| Address | 2A Wentworth House Vernon Gate Derby DE1 1UR |
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| Purpose | Sight Support Derbyshire exists to enhance the quality of life of blind and visually impaired people in Derbyshire. We do this by providing practical and emotional support to people and their families. We also work to reduce avoidable sight loss in Derbyshire by providing information to people about good eye health. |
| Services | • Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLO’s) - providing advice and information to people visiting hospital eye clinics. • Telephone advice and information • Low Vision Assessment service (eligibility criteria to meet) • Rehabilitation service targeting mobility, independent living and communication (eligibility criteria to meet) • Resource centres - equipment and information • Mobile resource service – taking information, equipment and advice out to communities around Derby and Derbyshire • Social groups for visually impaired adults • Children & Young Peoples service for visually impaired children and their siblings aged 6-18 • Befriending service (eligibility criteria to meet) • Fundraising activities |
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| Geographical area coverage | All,Derby City, Derbyshire,Many of our services run across the county and city but some specific projects are limited to a particular geographical area. Where this is the case it will be advertised. |
| Space for Hire | No |
| Opening Times | Various – ring for information. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Most services are targeted at blind and visually impaired people living in Derbyshire. Fundraising and eye health events aimed at wider community. |
| Meeting Place | Various – ring for information. |
| Service Costs | Most services are provided free of charge. A small contribution is payable for social groups and children’s activities. |
| Is a registered charity? | Yes |
| Charity Number | 1080986 |
| Is a registered company? | Yes |
| Company Number | 3920526 |
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