Support for people with sight loss

Help for people who are blind, partially sighted or finding it difficult to see.

Who this service is for

The Vision Support Team helps people who are blind, partially sighted or finding it difficult to see.

You do not need to be registered as blind or partially sighted to ask for help.

How to contact us

You do not need a referral. You can contact us yourself.

A family member, friend, GP, eye specialist or other professional can also contact us for you.

Telephone
01865 323133

Email
vision.support@oxfordshire.gov.uk

You can write to us:

Sensory Support Team
Bradbury Lodge
Gordon Woodward Way
Oxford
OX1 4XL

How we can help

Our team includes specialist rehabilitation workers and support workers. We support people of all ages with any question about sight loss.

We can:

  • assess what support you need
  • help you move around your home safely
  • help you travel outside your home safely
  • teach you skills for everyday activities
  • advise you about equipment that may help
  • help you stay as independent as possible
  • put you in touch with other organisations that support people with vision loss

Contact us if you are not sure whether we can help.

Tell us how you want us to communicate with you

When you contact us, tell us what works best for you. We can provide information in:

  • large print
  • braille
  • audio format
  • electronic format compatible with screen readers

We can meet you at our office or in your home.

Other support

You can also get information and support from MyVision Oxfordshire (opens in a new window).