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Would you like to find out more? We’d love to hear from you!

To get in touch email: info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk

Call: 01903 235782

Or use the contact form below:

Sight Support Worthing Headquarters

48 Rowlands Road, Worthing BN11 3JT

how you can help us

One of our objectives this year is to develop our technology for VI service. You can read more about how we're going to do this in our new blog post on the website.

We'd also love feedback or suggestions about how you'd like to see the service develop.

#TechForVI #Technology #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

@AbilityNet is an organisation that supports anyone living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.
They offer lots of interesting training opportunities too, including a free webinar which looks at how technology at home can enable people with disabilities to maintain their independence.
You can find out more and sign up for it on their website. Just search for AbilityNet or take a look at their Insta bio for their website link

#AbilityNet #Technology #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Each week we're running our online Chair Yoga session which is free and open to anyone with a visual impairment. It takes place on Thursdays at 10.30am.
The hour long session is led by Renée who is an experienced yoga teacher. Participants are invited to either stand or use a chair, depending on their preference.
For more info or to book a place contact info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk or call 01903 235782

#ChairYoga #OnlineYoga #Yoga #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

As Sight Support Worthing is all about its members, we're always looking to increase the number of people using our services and enjoying our activities.

To reach a wider audience, we're currently placing advertorials in a number of local publications, and you can read the article on the website (if you've not seen it in a newspaper already!). Check out the blog now!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

We've got a new interview for you and this time you're going to meet trustee Dawn O'Donnell.

With an interview that includes references to Blue Tits, Disney and Elvis (as well as our own beloved Sight Support Worthing, of course), you know your time will be well spent!

Over to you Dawn... check out the news section of the website for the post.

#DawnODonnell #Trustee #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Paintbrushes at the ready!
Our online art class takes place every Tuesday at 10.30am
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, we welcome you all!
Suitable for those with a visual impairment, regardless of age or location.
Get in touch with us to book your place.

#OnlineArtClass #ArtClass #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

We're excited to be launching a series of interviews with all sorts of people involved in Sight Support Worthing.
Members, staff, trustees and volunteers: we're going to be meeting them all! If you're a member and you'd like to be featured, please do get in touch.
Our first wonderful interviewee is a volunteer with us: Victoria Gray.
Head over to the blog on the website to find out more about Victoria....

#VictoriaGray #Interview #VolunteerVoice #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

In just over a month, assuming the Government's route of lockdown proceeds as planned, we'll be opening the doors again of the Sight Support Centre in Rowlands Road!
We cannot wait to welcome you all back, hopefully starting on Monday 17th May.
We'll keep you updated with our plans so watch this space!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

It's our regular reminder of the weekly oline Chair Yoga session with the wonderful Renée!
Join us at 10.30am on Thursday for this relaxing hour. It's open to anyone with a visual impairment, wherever you might be!
Drop us a line to find out more and book your space.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #ChairYoga #Yoga

Each year the trustees and staff of Sight Support Worthing discuss their key aims and objectives for the year ahead. This year, despite all the unusual circumstances, is no different.

We’ve lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, and we’ll be updating you as and when progress takes place.

One objective this year is to improve our communication and how we interact with our members. There's a short piece about how that might look on our blog. See the website link in our bio.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #Objectives #Strategy #Communication

Last year West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended 60 House fires where it was found that no smoke alarm was fitted. Three of those fires proved fatal.

By having a fire alarm installed in your home, and regularly checking it, you could be saving lives.

With the Covid restrictions beginning to lift it is now an important time to check both our own smoke alarms and those of our elderly and vulnerable loved ones. Please take time to check and make sure that they have smoke alarms, and if they already do, test them!

Let's work together to keep everyone safe!

For more information on fitting smoke alarms, please visit:
www.westsussex.gov.uk/smokealarms

#KeepCalmGetAnAlarm #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

If the weather is fine this weekend, take a stroll down the pier and admire all the colourful windows, including our very own Sight Support one!
The Worthing Journal has done a fantastic job of securing windows for each of the available panes. We're lucky to have such a display to visit whenever we like!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #WorthingJournal #WorthingPier

Fancy your 15 minutes of fame or looking for a chance to show off your hosting and culinary skills?
Channel 4's Come Dine with Me is looking for local participants!
Filming takes place in May (24th-28th) and you can apply by visiting this link: bit.ly/cdwm2021 (you'll have to copy and paste from Instagram)
Once you've made your application a member of the casting team will be in touch. We'd love to know if you are successful!

#ComeDineWithMe #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

HAPPY EASTER!
We hope you all enjoy the long Easter weekend.
From all at Sight Support Worthing

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #HappyEaster

Have you tried our fantastic (and free!) online chair yoga class yet? It takes place every Thursday at 10.30am, and is open to anyone with a visual impairment.
The session is led by Renée, an experienced yoga teacher.
You can take part seated or standing depending on your preference.
For more information or to book your place, get in touch!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #Yoga #ChairYoga

If the arrival of Spring is making you feel creative, why not join our online Art Group?
We meet online every Tuesday at 10.30-11.30am.
All skill levels and ages are welcome.
To find out more give Roz a call on 01903 235782 or email her at roz@sightsupportworthing.org.uk.

#ArtGroup #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Coming up in April: Living Well with Sight Loss group
Hosted by Sight Support Worthing and the RNIB, this six session group is FREE to West Sussex residents.
Suitable for adults of all ages, including friends, family members or anyone affected by vision loss.
More details on the website or contact us to book!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #RNIB #VisionLoss #SupportGroup #IndependentLiving

It's back... Chair Yoga tomorrow! Message us for the link to join 😀

We've got some information about the UK census on the website, which may help you if you need assistance completing the forms.
The date of the census is Sunday 21st March so take a look before then.

#Census #UKCensus#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Catch the Cover Up! art exhibition tomorrow on Zoom.
Friday 12th March, 7:30pm.
It's an audio-described exhibition by @the_stereognosis_project and @blndaid1834
Find out how artists have transformed a blank surgical mask using paint, drawing, sculpture, embroidery and even transcribing lyrics and poetry on them.
For more details contact Clarissa cferguson@blindaid.org.uk or 07735 091244

#AudioDescribed #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Have you joined us yet for our exclusive online yoga session with Renée?
It's on Thursdays at 10.30am and open to anyone with a visual impairment.
The moves can be done from a chair or standing, if you prefer.
To find out more email us at info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk or phone 01903 235782

#Yoga #ChairYoga #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

If you've been contemplating volunteering (whether for us or another organisation) there's loads of fabulous benefits you'll gain from the experience and we've listed a few of them in our blog post. See the website for the full whammy!

We are always on the look out for volunteers to join our team so do get in touch if you'd like to find out more.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Happy World Book Day!
We hope you're enjoying a good read at the moment.
What's your favourite book or do you have a favourite author?
Do you go for audio books, read a Kindle, or like a traditional paperback?

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #WorldBookDay

The UK Census 2021 takes place later this month.
Everyone will receive an access code by post.
If you are visually impaired you will be able to get help filling in the form over the phone: 0800 141 2021 or in person at one of the local support centres.
There's more information in the news section of our website.

#UKCensus #2021Census #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Have you joined our Art Group yet?
We meet online every Tuesday at 10.30-11.30am.
All skill levels and ages are welcome!
To find out more give Roz a call on 01903 235782 or email her at roz@sightsupportworthing.org.uk.

#ArtGroup #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

We've a new VIP on the site, this time highlighting the life of Pauline Anna Strom, an imaginative and influential musician and composer.
Blind from birth, Pauline believed that being blind enhanced her music.
Find out more about Pauline and judge her music for yourself in our new blog on the website.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #PaulineAnnaStrom #BlindMusician

We're pleased to be able to offer 30% off Synapptic's products. They offer phones and tablets for people with sight loss. You can take a browse on their website to see what they offer.

Once you've decided on the product you'd like, please get in touch with us so we can place the order on your behalf and get the discount.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #Synapptic

- Would you like to use email or video call distant family but don’t know where to start?
- Would you like to try a tablet, laptop or Echo without having to buy?
- Do you need help using or setting up assistive technology?
- Do you have a sight impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses?

If so you could be eligible for our Sight-tech loan scheme! Priority is given to Worthing residents but West Sussex residents are also welcome to apply. Everyone will be helped as much as possible, subject to availability.

Steps:

1. Discuss your needs and choose a device.
2. We set you up and support your use for 6 months
3. Option to buy the discounted device after loaning

For questions and more details, please contact info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk or 01903 235782

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #SightTech #Tablet #IPad #EBook #LapTop

Join us online every Thursday at 10.30am for our exciting new chair yoga class.

Led by experienced yoga teacher Renée, these sessions will help you become more flexible, strengthen muscles and improve balance.

These sessions are open to anyone with a visual impairment so do join us!

For more info or to book, email info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk or call 01903235782.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #Yoga #ChairYoga

Request a free safety visit for advice on making your home safer.

A Safe and Well Visit is a free service carried out by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service. It involves a pre-arranged visit to your home to offer advice on how to make it safer and, where appropriate, fit smoke alarms or other specialist fire detection equipment free of charge.

Visits are tailored to the specific needs of the household - they normally last between 30-45 minutes.

More information can be found on the West Sussex County Council website. Search for 'Safe and Well Visit'.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Sight Support Worthing is pleased to be partnering with the RNIB to offer a Living Well with Sight Loss group.

This is a FREE group for West Sussex residents. It is suitable for adults of all ages, including friends, family members or anyone affected by vision loss.

The group takes place over six 1 hour sessions in April 2021. Details are on the website, or get in touch to find out more!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #RNIB #VisionLoss #SupportGroup #IndependentLiving

TONIGHT!

RNIB LGBT+ History Month and Celebration Event

It’s LGBT+ History Month, an annual event highlighting key moments in the civil rights movement for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and to celebrate the contributions LGBT+ people have made to all aspects of society.

To coincide with this, the RNIB is holding a UK wide LGBT+ History Celebration event where you can share stories and contributions from the community's LGBT+ people, their families, friends, or allies.

Where: Online / over the phone (Microsoft Teams)
When: Wednesday 17th February 2021
What time: 6 - 7pm

As we listen to each others' stories, we will also discuss how to move forward with the formation of social groups of blind and partially sighted people who are part of the LGBT+ community.

To join in or find out more, please contact:
Hazel Cross - hazel.cross@rnib.org.uk - 07525923093

#RNIB #LGBT #LGBTHistoryMonth #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Can you help by completing this survey on behalf of West Sussex County Council? They're hoping to find out what West Sussex residents with sight or hearing impairments think about the services they receive.

There's more about it, including links to the survey, on our website in the 'news' section.

Please do take the time to complete this survey and share your experience and thoughts. It should take no longer than 15 minutes. The deadline for completion is the 21st February 2021.
Thank you!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

We're really excited about this one, a new accessible Chair Yoga class starting on Thursdays at 10.30am!
Open to all with a visual impairment, seated or standing depending on your preference.
Let us know if you'd like to join but do not have access to Zoom, we may be able to help
Email info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk for more info and to book your place 🙂

Can you help by completing this survey on behalf of West Sussex County Council? They're hoping to find out what West Sussex residents with sight or hearing impairments think about the services they receive.

There's more about it, including links to the survey, on our website in the 'news' section.

Please do take the time to complete this survey and share your experience and thoughts. It should take no longer than 15 minutes. The deadline for completion is the 21st February 2021.
Thank you!

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

People aged 70 and over are now invited to contact the national booking service if they need an appointment.

To ensure everyone has been offered the opportunity to have the jab, people aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated and who would like to, are now able to contact the national booking service directly to arrange an appointment.

People can go online - www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119.

The national booking service shows appointments at the larger vaccination centres and at the select pharmacy led services and allows patients to choose a time slot and location that suits them.

GP led vaccination services are also continuing to work this week, and their teams are contacting people in the eligible groups directly over the coming days to offer appointments at these local services.
If you have an appointment both through the national booking service and then through your local GP led team, please cancel the one you do not want so the slot can be used by someone else.

Sight Support Worthing's advice on the vaccination is on the website: http://sightsupportworthing.org.uk/covid-19-vaccination-updates-for-sight-support-worthing-members/

RNIB LGBT+ History Month and Celebration Event

It’s LGBT+ History Month, an annual event highlighting key moments in the civil rights movement for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and to celebrate the contributions LGBT+ people have made to all aspects of society.

To coincide with this, the RNIB is holding a UK wide LGBT+ History Celebration event where you can share stories and contributions from the community's LGBT+ people, their families, friends, or allies.

Where: Online / over the phone (Microsoft Teams)
When: Wednesday 17th February 2021
What time: 6 - 7pm

As we listen to each others' stories, we will also discuss how to move forward with the formation of social groups of blind and partially sighted people who are part of the LGBT+ community.

To join in or find out more, please contact:

Hazel Cross - hazel.cross@rnib.org.uk - 07525923093

#RNIB #LGBT #LGBTHistoryMonth #VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur

Whether you’re an experienced painter, or you’ve never so much as picked up a brush before, you’re welcome at our online art class! It is suitable for anyone with a sight impairment regardless of artistic experience. Paint, draw, sketch, glue, etch, cut – the choice is yours!

We meet every Tuesday from 10.30AM – 11.30AM.

For more information, give Roz a call on 01903 235782 or email her: roz@sightsupportworthing.org.uk

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #ArtGroup #ArtClass

Now booking: Living Well with Sight Loss group
Hosted by Sight Support Worthing and the RNIB, this six session group is FREE to West Sussex residents.
Suitable for adults of all ages, including friends, family members or anyone affected by vision loss.
More details can be found on the website or drop us a line.

#VisuallyImpaired #VisualImpairment #VisionImpaired #Blind #Blindness #SightLoss #PartiallySighted #Worthing #Volunteer #SightSupport #WestSussex #Adur #RNIB #VisionLoss #SupportGroup #IndependentLiving

Get in touch

We are hoping to reopen the centre for face to face activities from May 17th 2021

01903 235782 info@sightsupportworthing.org.uk

48 Rowlands Road, Worthing, BN11 3JT

Our office hours are 9.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday

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