Case Studies

My sight loss and volunteering journey

Read the story of one Focus staff member who discusses her sight loss and volunteering journey. Read more

Maurice Corbett

Car enthusiast Maurice enjoys life at Millward Place and the specialist support from staff. Read more

Cardell and Tara

Foster Parents from Erdington talk about their experience of the Focus Birmingham Complex Needs Day Service Read more

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Volunteer Receptionist
Christmas Fair

Join us on Saturday 9 December 23 at Focus for our Christmas Fair. Fun for all the family! Meet Santa and real live reindeer!

Jobs Opening

Browse Focus Birmingham's current vacancies and understand how you can help us support people living with sight loss and complex disabilities.
Volunteer roles

Focus Birmingham offer a range of volunteering opportunities helping you can new skills, experience and giving back to the community. You can find a list of our roles on the volunteer roles page.
Our team

The Focus Birmingham senior leadership team (SLT) is responsible to the board of trustees and assumes responsibility for the daily planning and management of the charity.
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Supported Living

We provide a specially adapted supported living scheme in Kings Norton providing 24 hr care to support adults with visual impairment and other disabilities to live independently
Low Vision Clinic

Our low vision clinic is here to support people with a visual impairment and assist you to learn how to use remaining sight to its best potential.
Befriending Service

Need a regular chat? Our team of volunteers offer a vital service to help tackle isolation in the local community. Find out more about our befriending service by calling - 0121 393 4849 and apply via the Focus Telephone Befriending System
Admissions

If you are considering the next step for your child then Focus is the place to join. Our person centred care is all about giving the individual choice, rights to independence and the skills to live independent lives.
Telephone Befriending Service

The Focus Birmingham volunteer team offer support and telephone befriending, ideal for anyone who would like a regular friendly chat at the same time every week. Apply now using the Focus Telephone Befriending System. You can fill it in yourself or ask a family member or friend to do it for you. Once complete we will match you with a suitable volunteer and schedule the calls... it's as easy as that!
Other sources of help

Find a range of useful links for specialist advice or support on a particular issue.