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N.E. Region Visual Impairment & The Rothay Consultancy Tapes - Help and Information.Local Voluntary Organisations in North East England
These organisations are the best gateway to all other services, information and support. You are advised to contact them for free help before or after registration.
They cover almost every area and you can contact which ever is most convenient. They provide valuable information, advice and help for all visually impaired people. They often provide regular meetings on topics of interest which give you a chance to discuss problems with others having the same impairment. Specialised groups exist for individual eye complaints. Training is provided eg in computers, Braille, Moon, etc and there are programmes of social activities with newsletters (in large print, tape or Braille) full of useful information.
If there is no organisation in your area listed below then contact NALSVIP who will direct you to the nearest: 01904 671 921
NEWCASTLE
Newcastle Society for Blind People NSBP (0191) 232 7292 or Email
NORTHUMBERLAND
Northumberland County Blind Association resource centre at Morpeth. (01670) 514316 Fax (01670) 504393
Castle Morpeth Disability Association (01670) 510 652
SOUTH TYNESIDE
Visually Impaired South Tyneside Association (0191) 529 4788
South Shields Blind Welfare Association (0191) 456 5062
NORTH TYNESIDE
(0191) 262 0869
Tynemouth Blind Welfare Society (0191) 257 4388
GATESHEAD
Sensory Impairment Team (0191) 490 1616
GATESHEAD and SOUTH TYNESIDE
Sight Service (formerly NSS)
TEESSIDE
Teeside and District Society for the Blind 01642 247518
Stockton Voice 01642 535 606 www.blindvoice.co.uk
DURHAM and NORTH YOKS
Action for Blind People (successors to Signpost N.E.) 01642 233 439. email: middlesbrough@afbp.org
Every Voluntary Organisation which has contracts to provide services on behalf of a Local Authority should note that the LA cannot suddenly withdraw funding without proper consultation with all involved. Contact Harringay Age Concern about the new law Tel 020 8801 2444