Vision Support Barrow & District
67/69 Cavendish Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1QD
Westmorland and Furness
For over 100 years Vision Support Barrow & District (formerly Barrow Blind Society) has supported people with vision impairments to live independently and live well. We do this by providing services and practical support across South West Cumbria.
Currently we support over 900 people at our Centre, Ostley House and at home. We are keen to reach more people who could benefit from speaking to us – why not give us a call.
We operate across two sites and in the community, this includes our Vision Support Centre and Ostley House, Residential Home where we provide high-quality care and accommodation to residents with vision impairments and/or dementia. Both of our sites are in Barrow-in-Furness, however, we do travel around South West Cumbria and are happy to come to you.
Here at Vision Support Barrow and District we offer a wide range of support services to help people with vision impairments and their families.
Vision Support Centre
At our Vision Support Centre we have a wide range of resources to allow you to live an independent life.
Assistive Technology
Our Technology Advisor can support you to become more confident using computers, Amazon Alexa products, phone, and other assistive technology.
Vision Support Officers
Our Vision Support Officers are here to provide advice and support for benefits including Access to Work, PIP, Attendance Allowance and Universal Credit.
If further advice is required we can signpost you to other agencies.
Low Vision Services
If you are concerned about low vision we are here to help. The South Cumbria Low Vision Service hosts a clinic at our Centre once a month on a Friday. Here people can have their vision assessed as well as being given guidance and support to help them live independent lives.
If this is inconvenient There is also a low vision clinic at Grange Medical Centre in Grange-over-Sands.
Children & Young People
If you are a parent/carer of a child with a vision impairment, we can support you and them.
Our Children & Young People team provide a variety of trips including museum visits, zoo trips, and workshop activities.
If you need support to access benefits or funds for specialist equipment we’re here to help.
Groups
Regardless of what you need from us, we’ve got something for everyone.
We host a variety of groups at our Centre and across South West Cumbria including social groups, independent living skills, and sight loss support.
Barrow Buddies
A new project supporting people who are vision impaired to become more active outside of their home by pairing them up with sighted guide volunteers to help them make short and purposeful journeys.
Ostley House
At Ostley House we provide high quality care and accommodation to residents with vision impairments, dementia, or a dual diagnosis. This includes both permanent residency and daycare services.
You can learn more about care and accommodation at Ostley House by calling 01229 823566 or emailing [email protected].