Additional needs and disabilities

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Sports and recreational activities for blind and partially sighted people

Age

All ages

01926 424 247

19 Coventry Road, Warwickshire, CV32 7JN

Updated: 26/04/2023

The ECLO works with medical staff and eye clinics to provide a link with local council services and community services.

Age

From 0 to 18 years old, any age with genetic condition

0161 701 4258 or 07989 145 471

Central Oxford Road, Manchester

Updated: 26/04/2023

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

A postal lending library of children’s books adapted to include braille, so children can read with sighted family, teachers and friend

Age

Any age

020 8789 9575

Updated: 26/04/2023

We don’t believe a vision impairment should stop you, or your child, from knowing the joy of reading.

Updated: 21/08/2023

We have over 20 years' experience supporting children and young people with vision impairment.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0800 781 1444

Various locations

Updated: 18/05/2023

Support for any family member or carer where visual impairment has an impact on their lives.

Age

From 0 to 18 years old with a visual impairment From 18 to 25 years old with visual impairment and additional needs

0300 222 5555

Talbot Road , M16 0GS

Updated: 20/10/2023

Expert support, advice and training to enable people living with sight loss to become more independent.

Age

Any age

0161 872 1234

Updated: 20/10/2023

Somewhere to go. Something to do. Someone to talk to. Mahdlo Youth Zone is open seven days a week with more than 20 activities a day for children and young people in and around Oldham.

Age

From 8 to 19 years old or up to 25 with an additional need (No minimum age restriction at Family Zone on Sundays)

0161 624 0111

Egerton Street, OL1 3SE,

Updated: 05/06/2023

The Nystagmus Network is here for you

Age

All ages

01427 718 093

Updated: 21/07/2023

Providing physical health services to the Community

Updated: 19/07/2023

We offer immediate support to people experiencing sight loss from the point of diagnosis.

Age

All ages (birth to adult)

07515 192 223

New Radcliffe Street, OL1 1NL

Updated: 19/07/2023

We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them.

01280 821334 or 0300 111 4000 (helpline)

Updated: 23/08/2023

The UK’s leading specialist residential college of further education for people with a visual impairment

Age

From 16-25 years old

01432 265725

Updated: 23/08/2023

If you’re losing your sight or are blind or partially sighted, our practical and emotional support can help you face the future with confidence.

Age

From 16 years old

0303 123 9999

Updated: 23/08/2023

Support to any child who has a visual difficulty. We can help apply for benefits, equipment and holidays.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

020 3198 0225

Updated: 23/08/2023

Supporting and campaigning for deafblind people. Tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services.

Age

From 0 to 20 years old

0300 330 9256

Wakefield, Yorkshire

Updated: 11/12/2023

A specialist support service for children and young people with a sensory impairment or physical disability.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

The Civic Centre, OL1 1UT

0161 770 1513

Updated: 20/06/2024

Accessible to all

Age

Over 18 Any age for Visual Impairment Rehabilitation

0161 770 4786 (Calls will be forwarded or messages taken and passed to team member)

The Link Centre, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 24/10/2024

Accessible to all

Age

From 18 years old

0800 587 2252 (freephone but some networks may charge)

Updated: 23/08/2023

Through Scarlett's Eyes is an online support and information-sharing network. Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 29 years old

01908 240 831

Updated: 14/08/2023

Special services to enable families to get the help they need for children and young people to get the best from school and home life.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0161 283 4848

Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1JE

Updated: 10/10/2023

Specialist education, community and care provider: services include consultancy from clinical psychologists and play therapists.

Age

From 5 to 17 years old (upon admission)

0161 430 8604

Romiley, SK6 3EN

Updated: 19/07/2023

Sports, hobbies and social activities for people with a visual impairment

Accessible to all.

Age

From 18 years old

07780 466 410

Various addresses

Updated: 13/07/2023

Supporting blind and partially sighted people, their families and friends, and those who work in the field of visual impairment. Accessible to all.

Age

From 13 years upwards

0751 277 2770

Updated: 11/01/2023