Barrow and Districts Society for the Blind

The Vision Support Centre in Barrow-in-Furness is a drop-in service which offers advice on equipment to help with everyday life.

A team of Welfare Officers offer information, home visits and referrals to other agencies and provide emotional support, benefits and housing advice.

They have a social club and hold outings and activity groups and provide a fortnightly Talking Newspaper service.

Services offered:

• Benefits advice
• Grants and funding
• Health and social care
• Hospital information
• Community eye care
• Talking newspapers
• Assistive technology products
• Tactile products
• Low vision aids
• Loan equipment
• Audio products
• Everyday products
• Computer products
• Clubs and classes
• Trips and outings
• Support groups
• Home visiting
• Emotional support
• Community advice
• Assistive technology training
• Supported housing
• Housing advice
• Respite care
• Library services
• Organised holidays