USEFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS

South East London Vision (SELVIS) Factsheets

Please click here for fact sheets for each of the boroughs supported by South East London Vision (SELVIS). SELVIS supports people living with sight loss in South East London.

National Artificial Eye Service

As part of the NHS, the National Artificial Eye Service runs various clinics across England, where you can have your prosthesis checked, polished or even replaced when necessary.

Most people are referred into the clinic by their ophthalmologist and will automatically receive an appointment.  If, however, you have not been under the care of the clinic for some time, you will need a referral from your GP to access this NHS service.

To find your nearest clinic, you can ring the information line on 01253 651 131.

Alternatively, click here to access their website.

Local Organisations

BlindAid
Tel: 0207 403 6184
Website: www.blindaid.org.uk

BlindAid covers 12 inner London boroughs, including Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham. All of their services are free and they offer home visits; telephone support; grants for items to help maintain independence and reduce isolation (subject to criteria); audio equipment via British Wireless for the Blind and a Welfare Rights service.  BlindAid are currently running Southwark based Community Programmes for residents of Southwark, Lewisham and Lambeth, providing a range of programmes including IT, cooking/healthy eating, dance and art classes so that those service users who are able to and who would like to attend can enjoy inclusive and participative activity in their local community.

Action for Blind People (local)
Tel: 0303 123 9999 (RNIB Helpline)
Email: southlondon@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Website: www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk

South London Vision

Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust have set up the website www.southlondonvision.org to signpost visually impaired people in South London to helpful agencies. Please pass on the details to patients and relatives for whom it might be useful.  Please click here to access the website.