Handy guide for families
Our Handy Guide for families is full of essential information for families affected by sight loss, you can download by clicking the links below.
Handy Guide – black and white version
The guide has detailed information on:
- Eye conditions
- Professionals you may come into contact with
- Education, schools and statements
- Tips for around the home
- Ways to help your child develop and communicate
- Children with complex needs
- Specialist toys
- Hospital visits
- Benefits and grants available
- Registering as sight or severely sight impaired
- Leisure activities – trips, visits, sports and holidays
- Access to IT
- Support for visually impaired parents
- Other sources of support – practical and emotional
If you need any more information, or you have trouble downloading the guide, please contact us on: 0191 275 9417 or newcastle@henshaws.org.uk
