Further opportunities for support, guidance and information
The following organisations and services may be able to provide you with alternative support, guidance or information. You may also like to use our benefits and grants finder tool to find specific support that’s right for you. We do our best to keep our database up to date but please be aware that some resources may not be listed or are outdated (please let us know if we should add, remove or edit something). Please refer to our resources page for links to other services and support.
The Living Paintings Trust
The Living Paintings Trust create audio tactile books and resources for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Clear Vision Books
Clear Vision Books provide books for vision impaired children.
Positive Eye
Positive Eye specialises in training on supporting the needs of children with vision impairment
SENDIASS
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers detailed online information, regular free workshops and an advice line for one to one advice.
VICTA
If you are the parent of a child who is blind or partially sighted, or a young adult aged 29 or under who is visually impaired, VICTA is there to help.
Sight Support Worthing
A local charity supporting people with sight loss across Worthing and the surrounding area. They offer practical help, social groups, and advice to help people stay independent and connected.
Hub of Hope
The UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, Hub of Hope can help.
Mind
Mind UK is one of the leading mental health charities in the UK, dedicated to ensuring that anyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
The Powell Family Foundation
The Foundation exists to provide grants to help children and young people with a vision impairment up to the age of 25.
Freedom Scientific (JAWS)
Freedom Scientific is the largest worldwide manufacturer of assistive technology products for blind and low vision individuals. Their products include JAWS, a screen reader for Windows; a free trial version is available to download.
Tellmi
Digital mental health support for everyone. What if, instead of making millions of people with mental health issues wait months and months for treatment, we gave them the tools they need to help themselves, and each other?
AT Superstore
Save time, reduce costs, and feel confident in your Assistive Technology decisions.
Mencap
You may have heard of the terms mate crime and hate crime. Maybe you've experienced it but didn't know it was a form of bullying that can be reported to the police. Here you'll find out what hate crime and mate crime means and what you can do about it.
Possability People
A Sussex based charity enabling and empowering disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to live the life they choose, through a range of services and projects.
Benefits and grants finder tool
Use our benefits and grants finder tool to find specific support that’s right for you.
Connect to work
This is a work programme in England and Wales to help disabled people, those with health conditions and people with complex barriers to employment, to find sustainable work.
IPSEA
IPSEA is the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, providing free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND.
Special Needs Jungle
Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND.
Amaze
Amaze is a charity that gives information, advice and support to families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Guide Dogs
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.
RNIB
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.
Thomas Pocklington Trust
Thomas Pocklington Trust is dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable society for blind and partially sighted people.
Contact
Contact is a charity for families with disabled children. They support families, bring families together and help families take action for others.
Carers Support
Supporting all carers of West Sussex, Carers Support has all the information you need regarding carers support services, finances and more.
LOOK UK
LOOK supports visually impaired young people and families through mentoring, support groups and events.
