EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
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Local organisations
Adult Social Care Services
0345 60 80 191
East Sussex Vision Care
E S V C is a consortium of the three blind societies which operate in East Sussex. It is a registered charitable company and aims to “Improve the life chances of blind and partially sighted people in East Sussex through the strength of a unified voice”
The East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People
ESAB currently offers support and advice to people who are blind or partially sighted and living in parts of East Sussex not served by EBS and HRVAB.
Hastings & Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind
HRVAB work through its committee members, staff and volunteers to meet the needs of visually impaired/blind people living in the Hastings and Rother area.
The East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre
ESHRC is a registered charity aiming to improve the quality of life for deaf, deafened and deafblind people living in East Sussex
The East Sussex Disability Association
ESDA encourages disabled people in East Sussex to achieve independence and control over their own lives.
Age Concern Eastbourne
Age Concern Eastbourne is a provider of services and activities for older people.
Sovereign Polyphony
National Organisations
Action for Blind People
(part of the RNIB Group)
Action for Blind People is one of the largest charities in the UK providing confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.
The British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society
The primary objective is to find a cure for RP, a genetic disease of the eye which results in the deterioration of vision, and often complete blindness
Guide Dogs
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association work to deliver mobility and access services that meet the needs and aspirations of blind and partially-sighted people in the United Kingdom.
International Glaucoma Association.
The IGA is a patient-based organisation which works to prevent glaucoma blindness by providing information, literature and advice.
The Macular Disease Society
The Macular Disease Society is a specialist charity for people affected by any form of macular disease or macular degeneration
The Nystagmus Network
NN is a UK charity and support group run by individuals and families affected by nystagmus.
The Partially Sighted Society
PSS provides information, advice, equipment and clear print material for people with a visual impairment to help them to make the best use of their remaining sight.
Royal National Institute of Blind People
(part of the RNIB Group)
RNIB offers information, support and advice to with sight loss across the UK.
THE TORCH TRUST
THE TORCH TRUST is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss
VocalEyes
VocalEyes - Nationwide audio description company for blind and partially sighted people providing access to the arts.
