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Sight Loss Support

To start the process of supporting you we carry out our Sight Loss MOT. This is a short conversation over the phone to identify your needs to find out how we can help you. We are then able to build a tailored package of support for you, which might include services we offer, or putting you in touch with other partner organisations, including the RNIB, our delivery partner. 

Call our Support Line 0121 393 4849 and we will guide you through services available. 

Download our referral form here

We host a range of activities to help stimulate your wellbeing, as well as our informative Living Well With Sight Loss course.

You can find more information on these here:

- Activities

- LWWSL Course

We deliver across the city and below are the other services we offer. 

Aids and Adaptions Shop

Aids and Adaptions Shop

Our specialist shop in Harborne sells a wide range of aids and adaptions for people with sight loss to help you live independently. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2020

Updated: 14th January, 2025

Author: Rebecca Horton

Our Services In Different Languages

Our Services In Different Languages

Check out a list of our Sight Loss Support Services videos in variety of different languages. If you would like to know more about how we can help, call: 0121 393 4849. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2021

Updated: 24th July, 2024

Author: Rebecca Horton

Do you want to become a sight awareness community champion?

Do you want to become a sight awareness community champion?

Could you help Focus Birmingham deliver sight loss awareness talks in the local community? Call us on - 0121 393 4849 or email: [email protected] to find out more. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2022

Author: Rebecca Horton

Need help with your Tech?

Need help with your Tech?

Our enablement service will help you gain and maintain skills to enable you to lead an independent life. Call our supportline on 0121 393 4849 for more information. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2022

Author: Rebecca Horton

Social Groups

Social Groups

Focus Birmingham run a range of friendly social support groups across the city giving like-minded people the chance to socialise and get involved in hobbies and sports. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2020

Updated: 8th August, 2022

Author: Rebecca Horton

All About Eye Conditions

All About Eye Conditions

Find out about eye conditions or call us on - 0121 393 4849 and find out how we can help. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2021

Updated: 8th August, 2022

Author: Rebecca Horton

Low Vision Clinic

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. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2020

Updated: 5th August, 2022

Author: Will Rossi

Befriending Service

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 Read more

Published: 24th September, 2020

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

Author: Rebecca Horton

Counselling Service

Counselling Service

We are here to support you with our one to one counselling service. The sessions are designed to help you explore and develop strategies to cope with stress and anxiety that is linked with sight loss. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2020

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

Author: Rebecca Horton

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

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