Essex Blind Charity (incorporating Essex Voluntary Association for the Blind) has been caring for the blind and visually impaired of Essex since the 1920s.
Our aim is to deliver a range of excellent support services to visually impaired people in Essex and the adjacent East London Boroughs.
We provide support, care, advice and social opportunity to blind and partially sighted adults, and support their families and carers.
The scope of our operations encompasses the County of Essex, the East London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest, and the Unitary boroughs of Southend and Thurrock.
Today our services include the following:
- Specialist residential care and respite breaks for the elderly visually impaired
- Equipment centres demonstrating aids to daily living
- Hospital Eye Clinic Support Groups
- Telephone advice line offering information and support
- Home Visiting Service
- Bi-monthly newsletter
- Regular equipment exhibitions
- Access to a network of social clubs
Address:
40 Osborne Street, Colchester, CO2 7DB