Specialist Support for Visual Impairment in the UK
In the UK, nearly 2 million people live with sight loss, including over 360,000 who are registered as blind or partially sighted. Despite these numbers, access to well-organised and reliable support services is still limited.
Visual impairment can affect people of all ages, although it is more common in older adults. In fact, around 65% of people with visual impairment worldwide are aged 50 and above. The leading causes include chronic eye conditions and natural ageing processes. Without proper support, everyday tasks can become difficult, impacting confidence and quality of life.
Access to specialist support services is essential in helping individuals adapt to vision loss and maintain independence. This includes mobility assistance, daily living support, assistive technologies, and emotional wellbeing services tailored to each person’s needs. With the right guidance and resources, people who are blind or partially sighted can navigate their environment more safely, stay socially connected, and continue living a meaningful and empowered life.
Person-Centred Care for Visually Impaired Individuals
At Verity Healthcare, we provide specialist home care services tailored to blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages and needs.
We believe that visual impairment should not limit independence. Our services are designed to help individuals maintain control over their daily routines while receiving the assistance they need. With the support of skilled healthcare professionals, alongside family and friends, clients can live confidently, safely, and happily.
Our carers are trained to deliver high-quality personal care with reliability, respect, and friendliness. Every care plan is customised, ensuring that each individual receives the right level of support based on their lifestyle and preferences. By choosing Verity Healthcare, you gain access to a comprehensive range of flexible home care services, all designed around your specific needs.
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The different types of visual impairment
The main cause of visual impairment in England and Wales is cataracts. It is estimated that around 2.5 million people over the age of 65 have some degree of visual impairment due to cataracts. However, there are rare types of cataracts that can affect children. Cataracts are patches that are formed over the lens of the eye and can result in blurred or misty vision. The patched on the lens stop light from reaching the back of the eye which obscures vision. The patches that cause cataracts will require surgery to remove, and replace, the damaged lens.
Glaucoma is another common cause of visual impairment. In England and Wales, it is estimated that over half a million people suffer with glaucoma. Generally, glaucoma affects both eyes, however one eye may develop the condition faster than the other. Glaucoma is characterised as a build-up of pressure within the eye, which can affect sight by damaging the optic nerve and the nerve fibres from the retina. Blindness and visual impairment can also sometimes be associated with, or occur as a result of, other medical conditions such as diabetes, dementia, hearing loss or a stroke.
Practical support visually impaired person
At Verity Healthcare, we understand that living with any form of visual impairment can be an isolating and frustrating experience and can make daily tasks and activities challenging. In turn, this situation can put a physical and emotional strain on you and your loved ones. Whilst blindness or visual impairment can make simple tasks challenging, we provide the right support and practical care so that you can stay independent and confidently participate in the activities you enjoy in the comfortable, familiar surroundings of your own home.
That’s why our care staff are trained to minimise the disruption caused by visual impairment to provide care and support to all levels of visual impairment. Our staff work along with nurses who are trained to provide support to people who are blind or visually impaired and their families to cope with challenges associated with the condition. We’ll work with you to find ways to adapt your home to your new or developing situation and needs.
Day-to-day support for the blind
Our vision is to deliver the best specialist person-centred approach to care and support especially for people who are blind or visually impaired. We have ensured that our carers and registered nurses have a wealth of experience in providing care for blind people, and they receive ongoing training and professional development how to care for specific conditions.
Our services are focused on promoting service users’ rights, independence and inclusion as a means of empowering disadvantaged people to have as much choice and control as possible over their lives through advocacy for services and support they need.
Utilising our in-depth knowledge, skills and experience with the coordination and delivery of home packages we can confidently support and advise potential and existing customers on the most suitable service or home care package tailored to meet their specific requirements.
How can we help?
Our caring, dedicated and competent care staff will help you receive first class care in the comfort of your home. We’re uncompromisingly focused on helping you enjoy healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives. You can be assured to receive support from well-mannered and skilled carers and nurses who have you and your welfare and needs at heart.
Verity Healthcare offer flexible homecare services and Individuals can either choose one of the options below.
We’re always here to listen to you, understand your needs and the help required. Get in touch with us today on 0330 0436 899
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Why choose Verity Healthcare?
Personalised Attention
Home care allows you to benefit from personalized one-on-one support from your designated caregiver, ensuring their undivided focus on you.
Familiar Environment
Many individuals appreciate the opportunity to stay in the familiar, secure surroundings of their home while still receiving the necessary additional support.
Tailored Assistance
Home care permits you to enjoy a customized care plan that guarantees you receive the optimal amount of aid tailored to your requirements and preferences.
Increased Quality Time with Loved Ones
Whether it’s engaging in board games or attending cultural events, receiving care at home enables you to uphold the routines and hobbies you take pleasure in.
Familiar Environment
Through a personalized support plan, you can spend as much time as you desire with family and friends, either within your own residence or theirs.
Comprehensive Approach
Our comprehensive approach to home care ensures that every facet of you and your family’s support needs is taken into consideration and addressed.
How to begin your care journey:
1. Speak to our dedicated team
Call our friendly, knowledgeable team on 0330 043 6899 to talk through your needs and care options.
2. Free, no-obligation assessment
Your local Verity Healthcare Manager will visit you at home to understand your situation and answer any questions.
3. Carefully matched carer
We take time to understand your preferences, routines and requirements, then match you with a carer who has the right skills and personality to support you.
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Experienced registered nurses
Verity Healthcare Limited is fully CQC registered for the Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury (TDDI), providing high-quality, regulated care services across the UK.
Our team of highly qualified registered nurses and clinical care professionals deliver expert training and ongoing support to our live-in carers. This ensures that all complex care, specialist nursing procedures, and home-based clinical care services are carried out safely, professionally, and in line with the highest UK healthcare standards.
As a trusted CQC-approved home care provider in the UK, Verity Healthcare Limited specialises in delivering advanced nursing care at home for individuals living with complex, long-term, progressive, or terminal conditions. Every care plan is carefully supervised, reviewed, and monitored by experienced healthcare professionals, giving families complete peace of mind.
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