Here are some contact details of organisations that may be able to help you if required.
Local Services
Yorkshire Coast Sight Support
Our Recording Studio is based within YCSS’s premises on Dean Road in Scarborough. Many of their clients are also our listeners.
You can find out more at: https://ycss.org.uk
For Audio Books
Calibre Audio Library
01296 432 339
enquiries@calibre.org.uk
calibreaudio.org.uk
RNIB Talking Books
0303 123 9999
helpline@rnib.org.uk
rnib.org.uk/reading-services
Listening Books
020 7407 9417
info@listening-books.org.uk
listening-books.org.uk
For Audio Newspapers
Local Newspapers
Talking News Federation
01793 497 555
enquiries@tnf.org.uk
tnf.org.uk
National Newspapers
Subscription Service
0303 123 9999
helpline@rnib.org.uk
rnib.org.uk/newsagent
Other Organisations
British Wireless for the Blind Fund
01622 754 757
info@blind.org.uk
blind.org.uk
Torch Trust
01858 438 260
info@torchtrust.org
torchtrust.org
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) offers information, and practical support to people with sight loss including travel, shopping, finances and advice on technology.
A Sightline directory of local help and support is available.
Phone: 0303 123 9999
Visit the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website
Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK offers support and guidance to deafblind people, their carers, family, friends, and professionals working with people who have a loss of both hearing and sight.
Phone/Textphone: 0800 132 320
Visit the Deafblind UK Website
Glaucoma UK
Glaucoma UK provide help, information and support to anyone living with glaucoma.
Phone: 01233 648 170
The Macular Society
The Macular Society offers support and information to anyone affected by macular conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, including a network of local groups.
Phone: 0300 3030 111
Visit the Macular Society website
Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs helps children and adults affected by sight loss to live active, independent lives.
Phone: 0800 781 1444
Retina UK
Retina UK provides information and support to people affected by inherited sight loss conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and Stargardt disease.
Phone 0300 111 4000
Visit the Retina UK website
Information from the NHS
Other sources of information for Blind or Partially Sighted People
Other support services and organisations.
Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support (MACS)
Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support (MACS) provides support to families of people born with Microphthalmia (small eyes), Anophthalmia (the absence of one or both eyes), and/or Coloboma (a cleft of the eye).
Royal Society for Blind Children
Royal Society for Blind Children supports blind and partially sighted children and young people to fulfil their own unique potential.
Visit the Royal Society for Blind Children website
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