Friends and Family

If you are a parent, friend, relative or carer of a person with a sight problem we can help.

If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with a sight problem, we can offer advice and support. Contact our Helpline - helpline@rnib.org.uk / 0845 766 9999 / 020 7388 2525.

Visit our new message board for family, carers and friends.

About living with sight loss

Finding out about sight loss can be the first step to understanding what a friend or relative who has a sight problem is experiencing. Our guide to eye conditions and information about how people with sight problems do everyday things will also help.

If you are unsure about the changes you need to make in your surroundings or behaviour, read the following:

• adapting to sight loss - information about coming to terms with a recent diagnosis
• make the most of your sight - a practical guide to simple changes that can be made in the home
• how to guide people with sight problems.

It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to behave. Talk to your friend or relative to find out what works for them!

For parents

If you are a parent or grandparent with a sight problem or are looking after a child with a sight problem visit Parents’ Place. It offers links and information on family matters, education, health, well-being and leisure activities.

Use our Parents' Place forum to talk to other parents about the issues that matter to you.

Help RNIB

We rely on people like you to support us. The majority of our supporters have been directly or indirectly affected by sight loss. There are many ways that you can help us make a difference.

Our 4000 volunteers provide vital services that enable people with sight problems to live independently. We have opportunities around the country and roles that can be done in the home.

Our fundraising efforts are wide and varied. We rely on your gifts to raise over £52m to help blind and partially sighted people lead full and rewarding lives. For every gift of a pound, 88p goes directly to our services.

We also campaign on issues that matter to people with sight problems. Find out how you can get involved.

Content author: webeditor@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 06/03/2008 15:41