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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National Braille Week 2021

This week marks National Braille Week. Coinciding with World Sight Day on the 14th of October, this is an incredibly important week in the calendar, as from 11th-17th of October we raise awareness of the importance of Braille for blind and partially sighted people.
Pumpkin Decorating Competition

Join in with our pumpkin decorating competition and win a spooktacular voucher!
Tap Along

Tap Along with Focus using everyday items from your home. Sign up below or call: 0121 478 5222
Telephone Befriending System Befriendees

Need a regular chat with one of our team of amazing volunteers? Apply via the Focus Telephone Befriending System. It's so simple!

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Jobs

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.
Contact us
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 478 5222 and apply via the Focus Telephone Befriending System
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 them to learn how to use remaining sight to its best potential.
Apply to volunteer

Register your interest to volunteer and help us to make a real difference.
The difference we make

Our team of caring experts put the needs of the individuals we support at the heart of everything we do
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.