RSBC (Royal Society for Blind Children)

RSBC offers emotional and practical support for any family with a vision impaired child between the ages of 0-25.

A diagnosis of vision impairment can be challenging for the whole family. The implications can be varied and significant, and many families may want some support to help them manage.

RSBC Families First is here to help. We have an experienced team of Family Practitioners across England and Wales who offer support based on each family’s needs.

Support can be accessed whenever it is needed but may be particularly useful around times of change. These might include at the point of diagnosis, deterioration of vision, changing schools, changes within the family, or managing the transition into adulthood. RSBC Family Practitioners can provide support over the phone or internet, in your home, at school or a convenient location.

How can I access this service?

Please complete a form on the RSBC website  or email connections@rsbc.org.uk.

Cost

This service is free of charge

Confidentiality and Impartiality

All information is confidential within RSBC and any permission to share is sought from client.

RSBC Dorton College offers a day provision for vision impaired students (16-25).

Based in the London Borough of Bromley, we promote best-in-class, inclusive education and learning at all levels. Students follow an individual programme of academic learning and skills development, including support from a QTVI and help with specialist technology.

We work closely with a range of partners, from both mainstream and specialist educational settings, to ensure that students get the very best from their time with us. We have ‘hybrid’ partnership arrangements with local General Further Education Colleges, which further increases the range and opportunities our students have access to.

See website for further details.

We understand that it’s not always easy to access the extra help that is available through benefits, grants and concessions.

We offer free information, guidance, and support for parents/guardians of vision impaired children (aged 0-25) or vision impaired young adults aged 16-25.

We can advise on:

• Welfare Benefits including Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence payment (PIP)

• Grants  

• Transport and Travel concessions including Freedom Pass, Blue Badge and Motability applications

• Accessing other RSBC services

 We can also offer confidential, practical support for:

• Form filling

• Written and online applications

• Mandatory reconsideration and appeals.

Contact

For further information please email connections@rsbc.org.uk or call 020 3198 0225 

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