People Who Are Blind or Have Very Poor Sight

If you are blind or have very poor sight which affects your everyday living you may be able to get help from social services.

To find out if we can help, we will talk with you about what you can do and what help you think you need. We will work with you to agree what help you may need. This is called an assessment. Not everyone is entitled to an assessment or help from social services. This depends on your needs and circumstances.

If you would like to request information, advice or help, please contact us using the details on the right.

Visual Impairment Team

Bracknell Forest Social Services has a specialist team for people who are blind or who have very poor sight. They are called the Visual Impairment Team (part of the Sensory Needs Service) and are based in Wokingham and provide a service for all social services departments in Berkshire.

Services

Depending on your needs and circumstances, Bracknell Forest Social Services may be able to arrange or provide:

Counselling, support and information on benefits and voluntary groups and employment services in respect of sight loss

Personal, practical and social care and support in your home if you are living independently (home care)

Meals during the week for those people unable to provide for themselves by any other means

Aids, equipment and house adaptations to help with daily living

Day services or Resource Centres to develop everyday living skills, join in activities, meet new people and train for a job

Short-term care (respite) can help you to experience life away from home and gives carers a break. Sometimes respite can be arranged in your own home

Help with mobility and communication skills

Leisure pursuits such as talking books, social clubs, outings and holidays

Liaison with other organisations, such as education, health and voluntary groups

Housing advice about what housing options are available to you

Other Sources of Help and Information

Berkshire County Blind Society
Organises clubs and leisure facilities, providing holidays, a visiting service, resource and information centre
Tel: 0118 987 2803