Sight Concern Bedfordshire

Sight Concern Bedfordshire Sight Concern Bedfordshire aims to improve the independence of blind and partially sighted people in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Sight Concern (Bedfordshire) is an independent, local, sight-loss charity providing information, advice and practical support for blind and partially sighted people in Bedfordshire and Luton.

“If I hadn’t had Sight Concern in my life I would still be at home, doing nothing all day, not talking to anyone.”

An estimated 13,000 people living in Bedfordshire and Luton are affected by sight loss.

Although visual impairment can occur at any age, it is more prevalent in older people, with 1 in 7 people aged over 65 and 1 in 3 people aged over 85 in the UK living with sight loss. Sight Concern works with visually impaired people, their families and carers to make it easier to live active, independent lives.

A look back at a couple of George's outreach events in May. George gave a talk about Sight Concern's services and his s...
05/06/2026

A look back at a couple of George's outreach events in May.

George gave a talk about Sight Concern's services and his sight loss journey to members of Luton U3A (University of the Third Age) at their annual general meeting. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

He also enjoyed meeting Leighton Buzzard residents at Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire's 'Just Ask' event on Leighton Buzzard High Street and raising awareness of sight loss services.

We're looking forward to attending more of Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire's 'Just Ask' upcoming events across the county:
- At Biggleswade High Street on 23rd June,
- At Shefford High Street on 13th August, and
- At Houghton Regis Morrisons car park on 4th September.
They're a great opportunity for members of the public to find out about local health & support services and give your feedback on healthcare too.

[Photo descriptions:
1. A conference hall with lots of people sitting in rows of chairs facing the stage in the background, where George stands giving a talk about Sight Concern's services.
2. George stands with his black guide dog talking with a passer-by in front of Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire's 'Just Ask' information tent on Leighton Buzzard High Street.]

Vision Zone Bedford at Bedford Central Library - Tuesday 9th June, 11:00 am – 2:00 pmAddress: Bedford Central Library, H...
03/06/2026

Vision Zone Bedford at Bedford Central Library - Tuesday 9th June, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Address: Bedford Central Library, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1PG

Are you struggling with your eyesight? Come along to this free drop-in event and try out some of the latest technology and magnification equipment to support blind and partially sighted people from Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision. At our Sight Concern stand we provide information and advice about sight loss services and demonstrate useful living aids.

Other organisations will also be offering advice at their stands: UK Bedfordshire, RNIB , Sight Loss Councils, Specsavers Domiciliary Services, Care is Central and Radfield Home Care.

No appointment necessary. We look forward to seeing you there!

[Photo description: A previous Vision Zone event at another venue. A busy hall with information stalls around the edge and people visiting the stalls. In the foreground George and a volunteer, in purple tops, and giving some advice and leaflets to a visitor.]

We’ve been celebrating some wonderful milestones this week, with volunteers reaching 5, 10, 15 and 25 years of service! ...
03/06/2026

We’ve been celebrating some wonderful milestones this week, with volunteers reaching 5, 10, 15 and 25 years of service! We’re incredibly grateful for all our volunteers and the time, care and commitment they give.
Pat joined us at our volunteer celebration to receive her 5-year service certificate, and we’re so glad to have her as part of the team.
Pat said: ‘My volunteering role is to provide office and admin support. It has allowed me to keep my skills up to date, while also giving me a great way to meet people and stay involved in a working environment. The office is very friendly and welcoming, and it gives me a real sense of wellbeing to have the opportunity to help people.’
Want to make a difference and be part of something amazing?
Join our fantastic team of volunteers! To get involved, contact Lisa on 01582 256093 or email [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!


[Image description: Pat is smiling into the camera holding her certificate]

Happy Volunteers’ Week! This week we’re celebrating our wonderful volunteers and the incredible difference they make eve...
02/06/2026

Happy Volunteers’ Week! This week we’re celebrating our wonderful volunteers and the incredible difference they make every day. From delivering telephone befriending calls, to supporting our Low Vision Clinic, helping our admin team, serving as Trustees, and supporting our events, their time, care and dedication mean so much. On Monday, just a few of our amazing 80-strong volunteer team came together for a special celebration , Bedford. Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers for all that you do - we simply couldn’t do it without you!
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[Image description: A group of volunteers gathered together at a Volunteers’ Week celebration around a table, smiling for a group photo]

East Bedford Wellbeing Support & Information Coffee Morning, Thursday 4th June, from 10am to 12pmAddress: Christ the Kin...
01/06/2026

East Bedford Wellbeing Support & Information Coffee Morning, Thursday 4th June, from 10am to 12pm

Address: Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0SP

Come along to this free Drop-In session organised by London Road Surgery & Cauldwell Medical Centre, with East Bedford Primary Care Network.

Access free wellbeing support and information from Sight Concern and many other local organisations with stalls at this event, or you can just pop in for a chat, or a free cup of tea and biscuits. We hope to see you there!

[Photo shows Sight Concern's George, in a purple top, standing, smiling with his black guide dog next to our stand in a church hall with many stands and people in the background.]

Sight Concern drop-in at Putnoe Library - Tuesday 2nd June from 11am - 1pmDo you struggle with low vision? Would you li...
31/05/2026

Sight Concern drop-in at Putnoe Library - Tuesday 2nd June from 11am - 1pm

Do you struggle with low vision? Would you like to find out if you are entitled to help in the form of:
- A Blue Badge
- A disability Bus Pass
- Disability related benefits to help you adapt to life with vision loss, such as PIP or Attendance allowance?

Come and meet our Bedford area Vision Impairment Adviser, Heidi, at an informal drop-in session on Tuesday 2nd June, at Putnoe Library, Library Walk, Putnoe Street, Putnoe, MK41 8HQ from 11am - 1pm, to find out how we can help you.

[Photo description: Sight Concern's Heidi and Matt sit at a table in a library next to the Sight Concern yellow and purple banner which says 'With you on your sight loss journey'. ]

For more information, call 01234 311555 or email [email protected]

Sight Concern drop-in at Luton Central Library on Friday 29th May 11am-2pmDo you struggle with low vision?Would you like...
26/05/2026

Sight Concern drop-in at Luton Central Library on Friday 29th May 11am-2pm

Do you struggle with low vision?

Would you like to find out if you are entitled to help in the form of:
- A Blue Badge,
- A Disability Bus Pass
- Grants
- Disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payments or Attendance Allowance
to help you adapt to life with vision loss?

Come and meet our Visual Impairment Advisor, Ana, on the first floor of Luton Central Library and have a friendly chat about sight loss and the help you can get on Friday 29th May at Luton Central Library, St. George's Square, Luton LU1 2NG from 11am - 2pm

For more information, call 01234 311555 or email [email protected].

Address

116 Bromham Road
Bedford
MK402QN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

01234 311555

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