A programme of practical and emotional support to help people come to terms with sight loss has been launched by the Wiltshire Blind Association (WBA). Over 18's only.
Moving On is a course of six, three-hour weekly sessions that will include information and support through discussion groups and workshops, which are delivered by expert facilitators who have either a personal experience or a professional understanding of visual impairment. The workshops will be held weekly at venues across Wiltshire and Swindon.

Maggie Hemmings, Moving On Coordinator at the WBA, said: “Sight loss can happen at any age and often causes devastation to the lives of those concerned and their families. The continuous pressure on Social Services budgets inevitably means that the blind and partially sighted often have to wait a considerable time before they receive practical and financial help. We are providing the opportunity for people with sight loss to meet others in a similar situation and to share information, experiences and emotions and help them build their personal confidence to meet the challenges of daily living.”


The course is free to visually impaired people and refreshments will be provided.

For further information, contact Maggie Hemmings on 01380 723682 or email Margaret.Hemmings@wiltshireblind.org

 

Moving On for Carers

We have a special one day course in Salisbury on Wednesday 1st May just for carers, family and friends who look after someone with sight loss. It’s a chance to find out more about the support, services and benefits that are there to help you. If you would like to come along call us for more details.





 

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Dates & Venues for Spring 2013

Warminster

Warminster Fire Station,
The Avenue, Warminster. BA12 8QS

Tuesdays 10am - 1pm

14th, 21st, 28th May
4th, 11th, 18th June

 

Marlborough

Wesley Hall, Oxford Street,
Marlborough. SN8 1AP

Thursdays 10am - 1pm

16th, 23rd, 30th May
6th, 13th, 20th June

 

Dates & Venues for Autumn 2013

Swindon

Gorse Hill Community Centre,
Chapel Street, Swindon. SN2 8DA
[contact number 01793 618 072]

Tuesdays 10am - 1pm

10th, 17th, 24th September
1st, 8th, 15th October

 

Devizes

Sheep Street Baptist Church,
Sheep Street, Devizes, SN10 1DL
[contact number 01380 727 763]

Thursdays 10am - 1pm

12th, 19th, 26th September
3rd, 10th, 17th October

 

Sample Moving On Programme Salisbury 2011