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Supporting others

Two women in a caring embrace standing in front of lush vegetation
Two women in a caring embrace standing in front of lush vegetation

If someone you care about is worried about their eyes, waiting for an appointment with an eye specialist or has found out they have an eye condition, there’s lots of ways you can support them.

In this section

Making communication and environments accessible

Find information on how communication and environments can be made accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

Protecting local vision services for children and young people

Children and young people (CYP) with vision impairment require a high level of specialist provision to learn on equal terms with sighted children. These services are a vital lifeline, but as councils review their budgets they can come under risk.

Parenting a child with a vision impairment

In this section, we have information, resources and advice on how you can support a child or young person with sight loss.

Diagnosis and emotional wellbeing

From emotional support to clinical information, find in-depth resources to help support your emotional well-being following a vision impairment diagnosis.

Find out about the Visibly Better Spaces Certification

Read about the Visibly Better Spaces certifications, and find key information on ensuring environments meet the needs of people with sight loss.

Guiding a blind or partially sighted person

The practical advice and information given here will help you feel confident about guiding people with sight loss.

Supporting a loved one with an eye condition

If someone you care about is worried about their eyes, waiting for an appointment with an eye specialist or has found out they have an eye condition, there’s lots of ways you can support them. Here are some ideas to help you offer your support.