Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind

The charitable aims of the Society are to promote the welfare of the blind and visually impaired (substantially and permanently impaired by defective vision). This is achieved by providing a wide range of services including rehabilitation and sensory assessments, advice on benefits, employment and advocacy services, emotional and psychological wellbeing, computer and IT mentoring, befriending, social activities and support groups. Advice, information and other forms of support are also readily available. Services are available to visually impaired children, young people and adults and their families.

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Volunteer Car Driver

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Durham City  
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