Social care professionals

A carer handing a cup of tea to an older person.

Here you will find resources to help you support people who are blind or visually impaired who benefit from social care, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and others. You will also find opportunities for networking and further professional development.

In this section

Supporting older people

Here, you will find downloadable content to help you support older people living with sight loss, as well as training opportunities and more.

Supporting those with Autism, Stroke, and other conditions

On this page, you'll find resources related to supporting those with sight loss who also have a range of conditions, including Autism, Charles Bonnet Syndrome and strokes, as well as our collection of podcast resources.

Resources on dementia and sight loss

If you work in social care or are supporting someone with dementia you can find information on how to help them look after their eyes.

Learning disabilities

If you work with people with learning disabilities, you can find resources and information on how to identify sight loss and support those who have already been diagnosed.

Creating accessible resources for health and social care

In the UK there is a legal requirement for NHS and social care organisations to ensure that information is accessible, and communications needs are met for blind or partially sighted people.