For further advice and support on your job search you should call RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email
helpline@rnib.org.uk.
RNIB Helpline is the gateway to a whole range of services that can help with your job search, including:
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referral to an employment specialist
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Welfare Rights - advice about your entitlements to benefits and concessions
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work experience placements and job tasters
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jobs skills training - including CV workshops and interview techniques
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workshops in confidence building and assertiveness training
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specialist training and rehabilitation including IT
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one to one mentoring
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job search support
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support in setting up your own business
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Emotional Support Telephone Service - confidential support for people with emotional difficulties due to sight loss
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leisure - Information on all aspects of leisure and tourism.
Our UK wide network of employment specialists and advisers can help you with your job search. The exact nature of this support differs from region to region, so you should contact the RNIB Helpline and get a referral to an employment specialist to see what services are available in your area.
You can also get more information to help with you job search from our 'Looking for work' and 'Job seeking resources' factsheets, both of which are available in our
employment factsheets section.