Beacon Centre for the Blind

beacon centre for the blind delivers a wide range of services to over 3000 people living with sight loss in the black country and staffordshire. we have 71 two bedroom apartments where people can live independently but with full access to the centre’s facilities. we deliver care through the extracare system to those that need it. 400 people visit our activity centre each week to take part in a variety of recreational workshops and social activities. each service-user is assigned a key worker, and a tailor made programme developed. our outreach service provides practical information and support to adults and children in their homes. we put on special events at christmas and other important dates and deliver christmas hampers to our older service-users. we operate social groups in the community and arrange escorted holidays and outings for visually-impaired adults and children. we provide a comprehensive range of equipment to help with daily tasks which can be ordered and purchased throu