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Understanding Your Sight Loss

At Beacon, we understand that managing sight loss can be challenging, not just for those experiencing it firsthand but also for loved ones too.

Our team is here to support you and can let you know all about Beacon’s services, advise on statutory support and other organisations who may also be able to help you, as well as arrange for you to drop in at the Beacon Centre to try out some low vision aids.

Everyone’s individual journey through our services is handled with care, understanding, and expertise from the very first contact.

This shows a man getting advice about lighting and glasses at our centre by one of our Sight Loss Advisors. in front of them are two tables with items including Cocoon glasses, a phone with large buttons, a talking clock and a mug with a liquid level indicator. He's reading a tv listing magazine under a bright light.
This shows a man getting advice about lighting and glasses at our centre by one of our Sight Loss Advisors. in front of them are two tables with items including Cocoon glasses, a phone with large buttons, a talking clock and a mug with a liquid level indicator. He's reading a tv listing magazine under a bright light.

Your Journey with Beacon

Reach Out to Us

Our process begins the moment you reach out to us. You'll speak to our friendly Reception Team who will take all your details and put your mind at ease.

Sight Loss Assessment: Understanding Your Needs

Our Sight Loss Advisors will chat to you about how your vision affects your daily life and provide advice, support and services at your pace.

Get support to live well with sight loss

For example, If you're struggling to read, we can provide access to lighting, magnifiers, and text-to-speech devices, all of which you can try at our centre by arranging a visit.

Our team offer support to help you across all areas of life. For example, if you’re struggling to read, they can provide access to lighting, magnifiers, and text-to-speech devices, all of which you can try at their centre by arranging a visit. For those sensitive to sunlight or bright light, they offer filter glasses that reduce glare from sunlight and artificial lighting. If close tasks are becoming harder, they can recommend various lighting solutions. To stay connected, they can help you with large-button phones, sight loss-adapted mobiles, and IT support for your existing devices. Additionally, they provide simple tips and equipment, like using colour contrast in the home, to make daily tasks easier. To explore any of these options, simply call to book a visit.

Contact

Contact Us to Start Your Journey

Let us guide you toward a future where sight loss does not limit your potential.

Common Conditions

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Glaucoma- Read More

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Training

Through our engagement, we aim to increase awareness when it comes with sight loss. Our services educate individuals and organisations to build a more supportive community.

  • Events & Training: From awareness events to bespoke training for organisations, we educate and engage the community on sight loss.
  • What to expect from our training:
    • Common eye conditions
    • Do’s and Don’ts
    • Facts and myths
    • How to support someone with a VI
    • Aids and adaptations
    • Beacons services
    • How to guide someone with a VI
    • Support form others

At Beacon we believe working collaboratively with local organisations is the best way for the people we support to have access to a wide range of resources and expertise to meet their unique needs.

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