Greater Manchester
We work with people of all ages, both children and adults, living with sight loss across Greater Manchester. Whether it's getting advice and information on your eye condition, trips out with our Children & Young People's service, or you just fancy a coffee morning with people who understand your sight loss, we can find a package that suits you.
How and where we can support you
Our community hubs and services are spread across Greater Manchester, so you’ll never have to travel too far to find us. Here is a list of our community hubs:
Altrincham Hospital – Railway Street, Altrincham WA14 2RE
Bolton – The Sensory Centre at Thicketford, 336 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton BL2 2QL
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) – Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
Oldham – Medtia Place, 80 Union St, Oldham OL1 1DJ
Salford – Room 2, Pendleton Gateway, Salford M6 5FX
Tameside – 3-4 Wellington Parade, Dukinfield SK16 4LE
Trafford – Charity Head Office at 4a Washbrook House, Lancastrian Office Centre, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0FP
Wythenshawe – Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, Wythenshawe M22 5RX
Information, Advice and Guidance
Speak to our experts about any sight loss issue – we can support you as well as your friends and family.
Independence matters groups
Enabling you to develop the skills to keep active, keep connected and live well whatever your eye condition, including our Living with Sight Loss course.
Friendship matters groups
Come and take part! We offer a wide range of groups and activities to enjoy and meet people, or learn a new skill or hobby.
Children and Young People's service
We offer ‘I Can Do It’ (our independence course for children and young people) as well as events and activities all year round.
Hospital support
We offer a Patient Support Service at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Altrincham Hospital for any age, providing someone to talk to in confidence, medical information explained in a clear way, and advice and equipment.
Contact 0161 276 5515 to book an appointment, or drop in to either hospital.
Henshaws Counselling
It can be difficult to come to terms with being diagnosed with sight loss. It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, but it can help to have someone to talk to who can empathise and help you process the many emotions you can feel after your diagnosis; that’s why we offer counselling across Greater Manchester, and can even offer it over the phone.
Henshaws Counsellor Sian explains more in our video, or you can find out more on our page below.
Sylvia and Kathleen's story
“When I found out these free classes would be running at my local library, I jumped at the chance – it was so convenient! The exercise classes are great – the session leaders are wonderful, so supportive and make sure the class is suitable for all levels.
One of the best things I’ve gained is new friends. I’ve really enjoyed socialising with the other class members. I’ve come to accept my visual impairment over the years but Kathleen’s sight loss is more recent so I’m hoping I can provide emotional support and a shoulder to lean on. Thank you Henshaws, for giving me an extra spring in my step and for introducing me to a wonderful new supportive group of friends!”
