Welcome to the Action for Blind People website

Action for Blind People is a national charity with local reach, providing practical help and support to blind and partially sighted people of all ages. We listen, we understand, we act.

Can you help us hit our target?

Action Activity Breaks provide an opportunity for children to develop valuable life skills and independence that can help them to shape their own future. Everyone needs a target to aim for.

Find out more about Action Activity Breaks

Bedroom tax

The introduction of the 'bedroom tax' has raised lots of concerns and questions. Our welfare rights blogger Kevin has all you need to know about the changes.

Read Kevin's blog

Action events

We have events all over the country ranging from theatre trips to activities for young people and families

See what's on near you

Living with sight loss

Sight loss can be a daunting journey, losing some or all of your sight can be very distressing and have a big effect on your life. People tell us that they struggle with a range of emotions from anger and frustration, to depression and grief. Action is here to help.
More information about sight loss
Your community

Read our blogs, find local news and events, read reviews from visually impaired people and register with the website to sign up to Action Connect and get in touch with like-minded people.
Visit Your community

Sign up for our Action Email Newsletter

Sign up for our free eNewsletter and get a concise view of what's going on at Action and within the community. You will also find out about offers and competitions before they hit our website.