Family Support
We are here for families in Sussex who have a child or young person with vision impairment, whatever stage you are at in your journey. Our goal is to walk alongside you, offering practical help and emotional support along the way, including:
To be eligible for this service, please register you or your child below.
Register with us to access support. If you’re under 30, living in Sussex, and have a vision impairment, you can join our community. Parents, carers, and professionals can also register on behalf of a child. Registering with us helps you stay connected with support, events, and opportunities tailored to you.
Register with us
Yes! Unless otherwise stated, our events are designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for children, young people, and their families.
We run sessions on understanding vision impairment, building independence and life skills and supporting emotional wellbeing for families .
Once your child is registered, you can request counselling via the wellbeing page. Sessions are confidential, delivered by qualified therapists, and offered either face-to-face or online. Most families are offered up to 16 sessions.
For general information, advice, or guidance, we aim to respond within 10 working days of your initial contact. For benefits advice, we’ll refer you to our trusted partners—SSW and Amaze—within 2 weeks. Social events and activities are regularly updated on our Events Page.
Begin by registering your child with Blatchington Court Trust. Once registered, our Family Support team will be in touch to explore how we can help.
Family Support is free for families registered with Blatchington Court Trust. Some events may ask for a small contribution, which will be clearly stated in the event details.
We will guide you with practical advice on sensory toys and alternative learning materials to help nurture your child’s growth and confidence in the early years.
A member of our team will visit your home to understand your family’s needs, offer tailored guidance, and help you access relevant support. We will arrange the visit at a time that works best for you and ensure it’s a relaxed, supportive experience.
Absolutely. Our partners at Amaze Sussex and Sight Support Worthing can support you with benefit applications and connect you to financial resources. Have a look at our grants page to explore what is available from a range of organisations.
We are always here to support you. If anything is unclear or you would like a bit more guidance, just reach out - our team will be glad to help.
Contact us
Positive Eye specialises in training on supporting the needs of children with vision impairment
Clear Vision Books provide books for vision impaired children.
The Living Paintings Trust create audio tactile books and resources for people who are blind and visually impaired.
LOOK supports visually impaired young people and families through mentoring, support groups and events.
Supporting all carers of West Sussex, Carers Support has all the information you need regarding carers support services, finances and more.
Contact is a charity for families with disabled children. They support families, bring families together and help families take action for others.
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), is the UK's leading sight loss charity. They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers.
Guide Dogs is the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. They are world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, and the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK.
Explore our recommendations for Braille, audio, and tactile books designed to make reading accessible and engaging for blind and partially sighted children.
Saturday July 11, 10:00am
Book New ‘Craft Club’ - Under 18’s for BCT clients - ‘Paper Crafts’6A Hove Park Villas,
Hove, East Sussex,
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