National and International organisations

Alström Syndrome UK
Provides support for those affected by Alström Syndrome, their carers and professionals working with them.

Albinism Fellowship
Information, advice & support for people with an appropriate interest in albinism.

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.

The College of Optometrists
Professional, Scientific and Examining Body for Optometry in the UK, working for the public benefit.

Community & District Nursing Association

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 Childrens 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.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists

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.

RNIB
Offering information, support and advice to people with sight loss.

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

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.