Open Sight: Independent Living Support (Hampshire)

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Open Sight Social Clubs:
-St. Andrew’s Church Hall in Mychett 4th Monday of the month between 14.00-16.00 (closed in August).
- Hill Rise Hall in Basingstoke every other Thursday of the month 10.30-12.30.
-Please contact Terry on 023 8064 6377 or email terry.smith@opensight.org.uk for more details.

Open Sight Working Age for Visually Impaired Community:
Aldershot/Farnborough VI Active Group meets every Thursday of the month - venues vary.
-Please contact Zoe on 023 8064 1244 or email zoe.hanscombe@opensight.org.uk for more details.

Open Sight's home visiting team have the knowledge, expertise, empathy and understanding to help those with, or at risk of sight loss. With an Independent Living Support home visit, they can:

- Give information about the eye condition
- Undertake a low vision assessment
- Help with the procedure for getting registered as sight impaired
- Demonstrate and advise on a range of magnifiers and daily living aids
- Talk about getting out and about and retaining independence
- Advise on benefits and support to apply
- Advise on the use of computers and mobile phones
- Give information on available audio books, newspapers and magazines
- Signpost to other agencies that may be able help

About Open Sight Hampshire

Open Sight offer a range of services for those with, or at risk of sight loss. These services range from home visits, benefits advice to family support services and social clubs.

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