75% of visually impaired adults are older, many living alone with no/limited support networks. They’re extremely isolated & face significant wellbeing challenges including complex health needs; being housebound, poor mental health; difficulties accessing NHS/welfare services, community support, information & advice. They're highly vulnerable to neglect, self-neglect, abuse & exploitation. Without anyone to help with daily tasks & monitor their wellbeing, small problems can quickly become crises.

Our Tower Hamlets Sight Support Worker, trained in mental first aid, delivers 470 home visits & 1600 calls to 65 adults to provide: Companionship Form-filling, arranging appointments/travel to ensure access to NHS/Statutory services Help to retain independence: sourcing living aids, paying bills, finding lost items, reading food/medicine labels/mail. Emotional Support to cope with the trauma of sight loss, restore confidence & self-esteem. Benefits/discounts Advice Welfare checks & Safeguarding