About Us

Visual Impairment Problem Solving in County Durham (formerly the County Durham Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted) offers services to the blind and partially sighted with the aim of improving the quality of life and reducing the sense of isolation often experienced by the visually impaired.

Our services include:

The charity can also offer Visual Impairment Awareness Training for a small fee and can provide transcription of information into Braille or Audio format. Please contact us for more information.

The charity is keen to promote its work for visually impaired people and now provides speakers to give presentations about the effects of sight loss and the work the society undertakes. There is no fee, but we do ask that in return a donation is made to the charity. Please contact us for more information.

We currently have 3 CCTVs available for loan. Contact us on 0191 386 8175 for more information.

We are currently seeking to fill the part-time role of Engagement Officer.

Click here to see the Job Description. Click here to download the application form.