Carer benefits and legal services Southend Blind Welfare Organisation
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About
Southend Blind Welfare Organisation is an independent charity which provides practical help to visually impaired people in and around the Southend-on-Sea area.
Many projects are already in place and we are planning exciting new services to give visually impaired people the chance to do what they want and opportunities to gain confidence and 21st century skills.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Access
Wheelchair Accessible. Accessible Toilets. Disabled Parking.
Catchment area
Southend-on-Sea, Essex and the adjoining areas
Target group
Visually impaired, blind people and their families
Further information
Services offered:•a number of social clubs including bowling and rambling•organised trips and holidays•transport assistance: transport supplied to clubs, theatre trips and some other activities. Taxis used and there is a small charge for this.•free equipment loan scheme•residential home for elderly visually impaired people in Elkington House for 25 people (preference to people from Southend and Essex but people from other areas also accepted) •quarterly 'In Touch' newsletter for SBWO members•grants available for equipment and computers•'Help & Support' telephone calls to provide emotional support•hospital information service at Southend Hospital Eye Unit (three days a week, volunteers used).
Referral method
Self referral
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.