Welcome to Hounslow's Support Hub for visually impaired residents.
Living with sight loss can present unique challenges, but no one should face them alone. This website brings together a wide range of local and national services dedicated to supporting blind and partially sighted individuals in Hounslow. Whether you're seeking emotional support, practical assistance, specialist healthcare, or opportunities to stay active and connected, you'll find trusted organisations here ready to help. Our goal is to empower VI residents to live independently, confidently, and fully; by providing clear pathways to the support they deserve.
We also invite you to watch our Sight Loss Project video, which highlights the achievements of the initiative and shares the lived experiences of residents who have received positive, life-enhancing support through these services.
Support for visually impaired residents
RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. We offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. We raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. We want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.
Email us at helpline@rnib.org.uk
Call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999
Offer a wide range of services from IT Home Care Visits with helping them with all their digital technology needs to Home Care visits from our Keyworkers everyday clients needs and Employment Services, Rapid Response Counselling much more obviously please head to the Middlesex Association Of The Blind
Main website for more information
Head Office Phone Number: 020 8423 5141
Lampton Leisure is a wellness and fitness organization that manages six leisure centers in Hounslow, England. Their mission is to provide high-quality, accessible facilities that promote community wellbeing through physical activity and fitness programs. They partner with Healthy Hounslow to offer tailored fitness programs and support through initiatives like the Exercise on Referral program. As well as a discounted membership for VI residents.
Call at 020 8583 2900
We are here to provide information to families affected by Stargardt's, signpost them to available support, inform of latest research and also to promote a Stargardt's community which we hope will assist in driving essential research forward.
Email at stargardts183@gmail.com
Bringing Hospital Eye Care Services into the Community
Evolutio is proud to be a leading and trusted provider of independent NHS Hospital Eye Services, delivering high-quality outpatient care from conveniently located community eye clinics. Our comprehensive range of services includes rapid access triage assessments, urgent and routine referrals from GPs and optician and ongoing management of chronic conditions such as glaucoma with the addition of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a new treatment for glaucoma.
Innovating Glaucoma Care with SLT Laser Treatment
We’re excited to highlight SLT, a cutting-edge and non-invasive treatment for glaucoma. In line with the latest NICE guidelines, SLT is now recommended as a first-line option for suitable patients. This treatment can significantly reduce, and in some cases, eliminate the need for daily eye drops, helping to minimise side effects such as dryness and irritation, while improving adherence and long-term outcomes. SLT also costs the NHS less money.
LOOK is a small but mighty charity, supporting visually impaired young people to thrive. We offer structured peer support for our young people and their parents / carers, through our mentoring project, support groups and events programme. We believe that nobody should have to cope alone.
Email: info@look-uk.org
Tel: 07464 351 958
Whatsapp: +44 7464 351 958
VICTA are a national charity empowering children and young people with a vision impairment from 0 – 29 years. VICTA provides in-person and virtual activities as well as parent and family services to develop social networks and build confidence and independence skills. VICTA’s offer includes:
- Early Years Sensory Discovery Packs
- Young Achievers Award for those following a primary curriculum
- In-person and virtual activities for Families, Early Years, 10-13’s, 14-17’s and 18-29’s
- Sleep Consultancy Service
- Parent Support
Email: admin@victa.org.uk
The Macular Society is a patient charity that provides information, support, and funding for research to help people living with macular conditions. They offer a range of services, including advice and information, counseling, befriending, advocacy, and coaching. Their mission is to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease and ultimately, to end it.
Macular Society Helpline: 0300 3030 111 or help@macularsociety.org
Supporter Care (membership and general enquiries): 01264 350 551 or info@macularsociety.org
Guide Dogs Are here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Guide Dogs have several services to support visually impaired children and their families aside from the core dog service. We have specialists who can advise on education, diagnosis, benefits and technology. Other services include CustomEyes Books, Family Events, Buddy Dogs and Habilitation.
More information is available on the Guide Dogs website or via Guideline 0800 781 1444.
Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national charity which strives for equality of blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society. Our strategic focus is on four areas affecting key life chances: Education; Employment; Health and Fitness; Access, Inclusion and Equality. You can find out more about how we can support blind and partially sighted people with their education, and employment.
Education
- Our Education Information Advice and Guidance Service is here for blind and partially sighted students aged 7+, their families and the professionals that support them. We provide expert information, Advice, and guidance, supporting students to navigate primary school, secondary school, college, sixth form, apprenticeships, and university.
- Technology can play a vital role in blind and partially sighted students’ education. The right tech can transform the way students access their learning. We understand it can be difficult to know where to start, what tech is right for each student and how to start using it. But there’s no need to worry, we have put together a range of helpful guides and resources to help!
Employment
Works For Me programme a free service, designed to support blind and partially sighted individuals aged 18+ with their journey into employment. Our friendly team can help with CV and cover letter writing, interview preparation, application support, and IT advice. We also offer referrals to our Coaching and Mentoring service. Whether you're actively job hunting or just exploring your options, come chat with us and see how we can support your career goals.
Email at info@pocklington.org.uk or call 020 8995 0880.
At Eye Matter, we are dedicated to individuals navigating the challenges of visual impairment. Our primary goal is to provide a platform for fostering active, fun lives while offering unwavering support from our community of visually impaired members and volunteers.
Contact: Email: info@eyematter.org.uk or Tel: 07968722664
Carry out registration and assessment visits with the visually impaired. Provision of suitable aids and equipment. Onward referral and signposting to other services as appropriate.
Carrying out specialist assessment and agreeing a rehabilitation plan for individual with sight loss in areas such as mobility to get about safely both indoors and outdoors, independent living such as kitchen skills, making a hot/cold drink, provision of suitable aids and equipment to promote independence and signposting to other support services.
Thanks to the project, we are happy to announce we have sent a Visual Impairment Card to all our residents currently registered as Visually Impaired with London Borough Hounslow. If you believe you are eligible for a card or have an issue with yours.
Email at Equalities@hounslow.gov.uk
