Visual impairment service
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Other agencies which may help you
In addition to the support offered by the visual impairment service, there are lots of local and national organisations that can help and support you
These include:
RNIB - a national charity which supports people suffering from sight loss to live their lives to the full. They can offer specialist support, information and advice.
NAB - the local charity which supports people suffering from sight loss to live their lives to the full. Based in Northamptonshire, they can offer specialist support, information, and advice.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association - a national charity which uses guide dogs to help blind and partially blind people.
Blind Veterans UK - providing rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans.
The Partially Sighted Society - a national charity that supports visually impaired people through specialist services and offers an online shop with a wide range of visual impairment products.
The Macular Society - a leading national charity for people affected by central vision loss, offering free information, counselling, befriending services and local support groups to help individuals and families manage macular disease.
Pocklington Trust - a national charity to support blind and partially sighted people of all ages to live the life they want to lead.
Specsavers - if you are not able to get to the opticians due to a physical or mental disability, Specsavers offer a free home eye test.
HumanWare - a worldwide company, based in Northamptonshire, HumanWare specialises in the design and manufacture of highly intuitive and intelligent solutions for people living with vision loss or visual impairment.
Sight and Sound Technology - a main provider, based in Northamptonshire, of hardware and software for the blind, visually impaired and those with learning and reading difficulties.
Deafblind Enablement - an organisation dedicated to enabling people who live with a sight and hearing loss to learn new skills, develop existing skills, gain access to their community and existing services.
RJ Community CIC - a Community Interest Company in Northamptonshire supporting deaf people of all ages.
RNID - a national charity working on behalf of people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
British Deaf Association - a membership organisation led by Deaf people, for Deaf people.
Northamptonshire Carers Association Support for Carers Wellbeing - provide a wide range of groups and services are designed to help you in your Caring role and improve your wellbeing.
Last updated 13 April 2026