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What's On

We have a wide range of social activities for all ages.

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Become a Volunteer

Do you have some time to spare? If so, why not join our fun team of volunteers and help support our services.

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How we can help you

From our Centre on Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, we offer friendly support, practical advice and fun social events and activities

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How we can help you

From our Centre on Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, we offer friendly support, practical advice and fun social events and activities

Your Vision is Our Vision

Welcome to Southend in Sight, Your Local Sight Loss Charity

From our Centre in Southend, we offer friendly support, practical advice and fun social events and activities to ensure that those living with sight loss can continue to lead independent, fulfilling and active lives.

We have moved!

We have relocated our services for local people living with sight loss to:

Ground Floor, SAVS, 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend on Sea, SS1 1BW.

Our new offices are open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4pm.
Our charity shop remains open at 117 Hamlet Court Road.

How Can We Help?

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Recently
Diagnosed

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Living with
Sight Loss

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Supporting Someone with Sight Loss

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Services Available At Our Centre:

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Advice &
Information

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Talk &
Support

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Social
Activities

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Children & Young People

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Hospital
Support

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Information
& Links

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Become a Volunteer

Do you have some time to spare? If so, why not join our fun team of volunteers and help support our services.

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