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- Albinism Fellowship
Information, advice & support for people with an appropriate interest in albinism.
- Alström Syndrome UK
Provides support for those affected by Alström Syndrome, their carers and professionals working with them.
- Batten Disease Family Association
The BDFA is the only UK Patient Organisation supporting families and professionals and facilitating research.
- British Blind Sport
Providing sport and recreation for blind and partially sighted people.
- British Computer Association of the Blind
BCAB is an organisation of visually impaired people who use Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
- British Council for Prevention of Blindness
Funds scientific research into blindness prevention and sight restoration.
- British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society
Dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for retinitis pigmentosa, BRPS also provides information and a telephone helpline for those who need to know more or need help.
- British Wireless for the Blind Fund
Supplying radio and audio sets to all registered blind and partially sighted people who are in need.
- ClearVision
UK postal lending library of mainstream children's books with added braille.
- Community & District Nursing Association
A specialist trade union representing nurses, healthcare assistants and all other primary care practitioners working within the community.
- Deafblind UK
Specialist services and human support to deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives.
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
Providing guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially-sighted people.
- International Glaucoma Association
A patient-based organisation which works to prevent glaucoma blindness by providing information, literature and advice.
- Look
Supporting Parents and Carers of Children with a Visual Impairment.
- Look Up
Information service focusing on eye care and vision for people with learning disabilities.
- Macular Disease Society
A self-help society for those diagnosed with any of the eye conditions encompassed by the overall name of Macular Disease.
- NALSVI (National Association of Local Societies for Visually Impaired People)
Association of local voluntary organisations for blind and partially sighted people.
- National Blind Children's Society
Enabling blind and partially sighted children and young people to achieve their educational and recreational goals.
- NHS Eyes and Vision Specialist Library
Organises and facilitates access to the best currently available evidence on eye health in order to support and inform clinical care in NHS England.
- Nystagmus Network
National, self help organisation to raise awareness of Nystagmus, provide information and support and promote research.
- RNIB
Offering information, support and advice to people with sight loss.
- Royal London Society for the Blind
Offers independently acclaimed "best in class" education, training and employment services to people who are blind or partially sighted.
- Royal National College for the Blind
UK's leading college of further education and training for people (16+) who are blind or partially sighted.
- SeeAbility
To enable individuals who are blind or partially sighted with additional disabilities to achieve their full potential.
- Sense
For children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities
- Skill
National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
- The College of Optometrists
Professional, Scientific and Examining Body for Optometry in the UK, working for the public benefit.
- The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
Housing and Support for People with Sight Loss
- VISION 2020 UK
Umbrella organisation which facilitates greater collaboration and co-operation between organisations within the UK, which focus on vision impairment.
- VocalEyes
Nationwide audio description company for blind and partially sighted people providing access to the best in the arts.