Visual Impairment

Information for people who are Visually Impaired (people with substantial sight loss)

If you are visually impaired, you will have some loss of vision or some distortion to your vision. Depending on the severity of your sight loss or the degree of distortion, the conditions are usually referred to as partial sightedness or blindness.

The Adult and Community Services Directorate is committed to working with sensory impaired adults over 18 years of age to promote their independence and quality of life.

We believe that everyone, no matter what their ability, has the right to become full and active members of their community.

Information Download

Download the Visual Impairment information   (92 KB) to learning more, including advice and guidance covering:

• Introduction - What to do? Who to see? Where to go?
• Certification and Registration
• Sight Concern (Bradbury Centre)
• Equipment
• Communication
• Adult Education, Employment and Training
• Leisure and Recreation
• Contacts

  Large print version of the Visual Impairment information. (100 KB)

Find out more

You can ask for help yourself or you may ask someone such as a relative, friend or health professional to contact us on your behalf. In the first instance contact should be made with the Adult Duty Team or a Customer Services Advisor at:

The Access Centre.

Tel: 0845 607 2000

Email: socialcare@worcestershire.gov.uk.

Find out more about Visual Impairment on the NHS Choices website, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Search for Visual Impairment Support through the NHS Choices website.