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WHO ARE WE?The Gloucestershire County Association for the Blind is an independent charity providing services for visually impaired people in Gloucestershire.WHY SHOULD I COME?We can offer practical assistance and information to help you to cope with your sight problem on a daily basis. We have a large number of items of equipment designed especially to help you.WHO REFERS ME TO COME AND WHERE ARE YOU?You don't need to be referred by anyone. We are open daily between 9am and l pm, and trained receptionists will show you the equipment, tell you about available services and answer any questions you might have on sight loss. We are on the corner of Albion Street and Grosvenor Terrace in Cheltenham. You are of course welcome to bring someone with you.
MY SIGHT IS NOT TOO BAD - WOULD I BE A NUISANCE?No. It is better to come sooner rather than later to see what is available. Many people find it useful to know what services and help are there if and when they might need it.
SUPPOSE I AM UNABLE TO GET TO THE CENTRE?We understand that by saying we help anyone who lives in Gloucestershire that we need to make our services available to people who cannot get to our resource centre in Cheltenham. This is why we have opened Insight Information offices in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester. Our Outreach information Officers are there one day a week and bring a small selection of equipment, information on benefits eye conditions and are there for any questions you may have.Monday's we are in Moreton-in-Marsh and are open from 10am - 1pm at Moreton Council Offices. Their address is
Moreton council offices
The High St
Moreton-in-Marsh
GL56 OAZ
Wednesday's we are in Gloucester and are open from 10am - 1pm at St Michael's Tower. Their address is St Michael's Tower The Cross Gloucester GL1 1PA
Thursday's we are in Stroud and are open from 10am - 1pm at the Subscription rooms. Their address is The Subscription Rooms George Street Stroud GL5 1AE
Friday's we are in Cirencester and are open from 10am -
1pm at Parish Centre. Their address is Parish Centre Gosditch Street Cirencester GL7 2AG
For directions to the Insight Information Offices and parking information please call 01242 22 11 70
WHAT OTHER SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?The Hospital Information Service - which offers practical help and advice to patients at eye clinics in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester and StroudRegular Newsletter, which gives information on various matters ranging from Community Care to leisure to items for younger VIPs - many different subjectsBrailing Service (by computer)Social activities A computer suite equipped with software specifically for visually impaired people
So, if you or someone you know would like to know more, please do call us on 01242 22 11 70 or visit us, Glos County Association For The Blind, 81 Albion Street, Cheltenham. GL52 2RZ between 9am and 1 pm. |
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