Insight Gloucestershire

Insight Gloucestershire (previously known as Gloucestershire County Association for the Blind - GCAB) their aim is to improve the quality of life for blind and partially sighted people in Gloucestershire.

Services:
- a Resource and Training Centre which displays and sells specialist equipment and aids
- a hospital information service (Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester)
- quarterly Insight magazine, available in different formats
- social activities including VI sports
- computer training room with four machines with Supernova, with lessons run twice a week
- drop in information offices for advice on eye conditions, assistive technology, benefits, talking books and social clubs

Services offered:

• Benefits advice
• Volunteering
• Employment advice
• Hospital information
• Talking newspapers
• Assistive technology products
• Low vision aids
• Loan equipment
• Audio products
• Everyday products
• Computer products
• Clubs and classes
• Trips and outings
• Cricket
• Other sports
• Support groups
• Telephone befriending service
• Emotional support
• Community advice
• Everyday living skills
• Computer skills
• Assistive technology training