Gloucester Community Hub

• 27 Nov 2024 10:00 am to 1:00pm
• Community Hubs
• Information and advice

Gloucester Community Hub
Wednesday 27th November 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm
Brunswick Baptist Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2DR.

Last Wednesday of the month:

• Drop in to see your advisor between 10am to 11am.
• Appointments available – contact us to book.
• The is a Social group but it is held at a different venue and time. The Social group is run at Mary de Crypt, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP from 1pm to 2:30pm.

Family and friends are also welcome to attend.

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 Insight Gloucestershire on 01242 221170 or email us at info@insight-glos.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