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Useful Vision at Healthworks - Activities for visually impaired children

Useful Vision is a registered charity providing positive opportunities, support, and accessible events for visually impaired children and their families across the North East. Our huge range of imaginative activities, relaxed family events and skills workshops are designed to meet the needs of blind and partially sighted children of all ages and abilities. We also run skills workshops for older children and teenagers who have sight loss to help them develop the skills and confidence to move towards positive living; and sensory focused toddler groups for the younger children.

In-person

Further info

It can be hard to know where to turn when a child in the family has a visual impairment or is diagnosed as blind. It’s important to know you’re not alone. Please see our website for more information on the support and events we offer: https://www.healthworksne.org.uk/service/useful-vision/

Have a look at the events we run via the Useful Vision Activities section on the website.

Who can use this service?

Our service is open to anyone who has a blind and partially sighted child. Please register via the website to allow the team to contact you with upcoming events.

We also run skills workshops for older children and teenagers who have sight loss. 

How are services delivered?

Our services are delivered in person. 

We also have various online resources available on our website: https://www.healthworksne.org.uk/service/useful-vision/

Locations

The Health Resource Centre, Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 8BE
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
In-person
The Lemington Centre, Tyne View, Lemington Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8RZ
In-person

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