Useful Vision

We are a registered charity providing positive opportunities and unique events for vision impaired children and their families across the North East.

We have a huge range of imaginative activities, relaxed family events and skills workshops that are designed to meet the needs of vision impaired children of all ages and abilities.

Most Useful Vision activities take place on weekends or in school holidays. 

When is it on?

Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session information
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Who to contact

Contact name
Judith O'Connell
Contact position
Charity Coordinator
Telephone
0191 447 2600
07544 301 166
E-mail
office@usefulvision.org.uk
Website
Useful Vision

Where to go

Address
Lemington Community Centre
Tyne View
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
Postcode
NE15 8RZ

Other details

Cost description
Activities are free to attend for children and young people who are sight impaired and their families. Families must be registered with Useful Vision.
Referral required?
No
Referral and availability notes

Families can refer themselves or professionals can refer families to us. To register your family, please telephone 0191 427 7000 / 07544 301 166, email office@usefulvision.org.uk or register via our website

 

Local Offer

Local Offer description

We are a registered charity providing positive opportunities and unique events for vision impaired children and their families across the North East.

We have a huge range of imaginative activities, relaxed family events and skills workshops that are designed to meet the needs of vision impaired children of all ages and abilities.

Most Useful Vision activities take place on weekends or in school holidays. 

Contact name
Judith O'Connell
Contact telephone
0191 447 2600 / 07544 301 166
Contact email
office@usefulvision.org.uk

What does your service do?

What does your service do?

We are a registered charity providing positive opportunities and unique events for vision impaired children and their families across the North East.

Where is it located and what areas does it cover?

Where is it located and what areas does it cover?

Our office is based at Lemington Community Centre however our events and activities cover the whole of the north east area.

Who does your organisation provide a service for?

Who does your organisation provide a service for?

Visually Impaired Children and their families.

How can I start using the service?

How can I start using the service?

Families can register with us on our website: www.usefulvision.org.uk or by contacting our Charity Coordinator for a Registration form on 0191 447 2600 / 0754430116 or via email at office@usefulvision.org.uk

How are decisions made about who can use your service?

How are decisions made about who can use your service?

All families with visually impaired children aged 0 - 18 are eligble to register with us and partake in our events and activities.

How do I know what is going on and can I be involved in making plans for the future?

How do you communicate with service users and how are they involved in decision making / planning?

By letter, email and telephone.

Parent/carer forum and evaluation after activities have taken place.

Is your service fully accessible?

Is your service fully accessible?

Yes

Who can I contact for further information?

Who can I contact for further information?

Judith O'Connell, Charity Coordinator

Disclaimer

Durham County Council's Families Information Service does not promote nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.
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Address: Lemington Community Centre  Tyne View  Newcastle upon Tyne  Tyne and Wear

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