Please donate today - We can't do it without you Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre - It's what you do with what you've got, not what you haven't got - Nick, Art Maker Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre - Relax, visit our Cafe! - Our fully licensed Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Henshaws College - It's been a once in a lifetime experience - Hannah, Henshaws College Graduate Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre - See our workshops in action - You are welcome to visit and see the art makers at work Henshaws College - Learners achieve well at Henshaws. They are set, and inspired to achieve, challenging targets - Ofsted Inspection Report, 2010 Henshaws College - I've achieved so much, Mum and Dad are really proud, Henshaws college student - Click here to find out more Man doing an IT course Henshaws in North West - See more on the services, news and events in Merseyside and Greater Manchester Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre - Handmade at Henshaws - Find out more about our social enterprise Oscar's Appeal - Oscar is 2 years old and completely blind. With the support of Henshaws he'll not let that stand in his way. - Find out more about our fundraising campaign and donate now Henshaws College - The development of self confidence and independence is outstanding, Ofsted - Click here to find out more

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 – colour version

Handy Guide – black and white version

 

Information in the guide includes:

  • Eye conditions 
  • Professionals you may come into contact with
  • Education, schools and statements
  • Tips for around the home
  • Ways help your child develop and communicate
  • Children with complex needs
  • Specialist toys and games
  • Hospital visits
  • Benefits, grants and registering as sight or severely sight impaired
  • Leisure activities – trips, visits, sports, holidays and access to IT
  • Support for visually impaired parents
If you need any more information, or you have trouble downloading the guide, please contact us on:

cfmanchester@henshaws.org.uk – 0161 872 1234
cfliverpool@henshaws.org.uk – 0151 227 1226


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