We know that having the right support is crucial, especially in those early days after diagnosis when your head is swimming with information and questions. That’s why we provide specialist support and advice for visually impaired children, young people and their families.

From adding your child onto the Sight Loss Register, to offering practical advice on simple changes that can be made around the home, we’re here to guide you. We’ll also help you to navigate your child’s sight loss journey by making sure you receive referrals to other local organisations which will assist with early years support and establishing educational pathways from diagnosis right through to leaving school.

In addition to being on hand every weekday to offer advice, friendship and support to visually impaired children and their families, we also run a popular monthly Youth Club. With a full schedule of interactive multisensory activities, gaming sessions and trips, it’s a place full of fun and friendship.

Recent Youth Club sessions have included:
* Slime making workshops
* Lego building
* A visit from the Animal Man
* Xbox, Meta glasses and tech sessions
* Cinema trips
* A trip to the seaside in Weston Super Mare
* A winter disco
* Movie nights
* Painting workshops
* Soft play fun

Whilst the children play and learn in a safe environment, parents and carers are able to seek peer support and gain valuable information from our sight loss support team on benefits and products available for children with visual impairment and their carers.

Dates and activities for our forthcoming Youth Club sessions can be found below. To book your space, call 01922 627 683.

The impact of our support:

• Early intervention increases learning and development for children and young people with a visual impairment.
• Introduction to and provision of aids, equipment and adaptations specifically designed for children with sight loss.
• Reduced social isolation for children with sight loss and their support network.
• Increased confidence and independence for children and young people with a visual impairment.
• Peer support network to help carers to support their own and their child’s wellbeing.
• Practical help and support from professionals with knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with sight loss.
• Emotional support and resilience for families and carers of children with sight loss.
• Opportunity to try new activities and meet new people at our monthly Youth Club.