Yate Community Hub

• 13 Feb 2025 10:00 am to 1:00pm
• Community Hubs
• Information and advice

Yate Community Hub
Thursday 13th February 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm
Yate Library, Unit 44 Yate Shopping Centre, East Walk, Yate, BS37 4AX

2nd Thursday of the month – 11am to 1pm:

• Drop in to see your advisor between 11am to 12pm.
• Appointments available – contact us to book.
• Social group at this hub between 11am to 1pm.

Family and friends are also welcome to attend.

The hub is located in a room just off the main hall. You can be directed to us by those on the reception desk.

At this monthly hub, your knowledgeable Sight Loss Advisor will offer information, advice and guidance on how to address the challenges sight loss can pose.   

Your Advisor will have a display of equipment they can demonstrate to aid daily living and help you remain independent. Additionally, they can:  

• Suggest ways of managing at home. 
• Help you understand your eye condition and explain the registration and certification of your sight loss. 

• Advise on how to continue reading. 
• Offer guidance on getting out and about and maintaining your independence. 
• Support and advise you on the use of everyday gadgets such as mobiles and tablets. 
• Introduce you to specialist electronic magnification equipment. 
• Let you know about socialising opportunities in your area and online. 
• Advise on finances and employment issues. 
• Tell you about further services we offer including our twice-yearly magazine and monthly e-newsletter, and let you know about any upcoming events taking place. 
• Signpost you to other organisations that may be able help you. 
• Tech support is also available at this hub / Resource Centre. Please contact us to book an appointment if you would like assistance or training on how to access the online world.

Contact us 

Please call Sight Support West of England on 0117 322 4885 or email us at info@sightsupportwest.org.uk if you would like more information. 

We have Community Hubs in many other locations across the region, to find details follow this link Sight Loss Advice Hubs