Services and activities for visually impaired people
At the Teesside & District Society for the Blind, we provide a range of services and activities for visually impaired people in Middlesbrough and the Teesside area. From home visits and shopping escorts, to transcription services and social outings, we offer many ways to help you stay independent and socialise.
Our services for visually impaired people
Our Social Centre is open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 2pm. Travel from your door to ours in our own Minibus transport. Enjoy a cup of Tea/ Coffee with a light breakfast snack and then at lunchtime a two-course freshly prepared meal by our resident cook. You can also take part in various activities for blind people offered daily by our Activity Coordinator.
We have monthly outings which can include going to the beach, theatre, farm, museum, garden centre etc...
The Centre hosts a Twilight dinner most months which is a freshly prepared two course evening meal, we also supply the transport for this.
Resources - Supplying aids and equipment for blind and partially sighted people.
Transcription Service - For Braille, Audio and Large Print.
Home Visiting - Befriending Service - A volunteer visits your home and stays for a friendly chat and a cup of tea. They will also help you with mail and Doctor‘s appointments.
Shopping Escort Service - A volunteer will collect you and escort you to a local supermarket to help you with your shopping.
Bulletin - Our four-monthly bulletin keeps you up-to-date with local events and equipment.
