Benefits and welfare

Carers and disability benefits

www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/disability-and-sickness-benefits

Access to Work scheme

The Government Access to Work scheme is a scheme run by Jobcentre Plus. The scheme provides advice and practical support to disabled people to enable them to work alongside their colleagues.
Contact 0303 1239999 or [email protected]
http://www.rnib.org.uk/information-everyday-living-work-and-employment-practical-support/access-work-scheme

Henshaws

A summary of concessions and benefits for blind and visually impaired people.
https://www.henshaws.org.uk/benefits/

Latest

Run Everyone - Cambridge Half Marathon virtual event

Join the Ophthalmology Departement at Addenbrookes Hospital and enter the Cambridge Half Marathon's virtual event to raise funds for Cam Sight and the Cambridge Eye Trust!
Cam Sight activity and sport survey

Please complete our online survey and tell us what activity and sport you would be interested in and what you enjoy doing!
Client Services Manager vacancy

We are recruiting a Manager to lead our Client Services team. This is a varied and rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to people living with low vision and blindness across Cambridgeshire.
Reconnect Campaign

We need your help to equip people with the confidence to use technology and reconnect with family, friends and the wider community. Please donate to our Reconnect Appeal and help those who are suffering in isolation and feeling cut off.

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Our mission, vision, and values

Cam Sight is a Cambridgeshire charity that supports local people of all ages living with low vision and blindness to live the lives they choose. We work to enhance independence, improve well-being, and improve inclusion.
Equipment

Our equipment centres in Cambridge and Wisbech display a wide range of demonstration equipment. Our trained staff are on hand to show you what's available, demonstrate how to use it and provide support with the purchase.
Join us as a volunteer

What would you like to do? Whether you've got a few minutes or a few days a month, there are plenty of ways you can give your time to volunteer for Cam Sight.
Cambridge Office

In Cambridge, Cam Sight is based at 167 Green End Road, CB4 1RW.
Sport and fitness

Cam Sight and other organisations activities.
Cambridge transport

Local transport and travel services.
Donate

Help us to make a real difference to the lives of local children and adults who are blind or have low vision. With your support we can reach more people across the county to ensure they can access the support and advice they need during this crisis.
Volunteer story

Cam Sight is fortunate to have hundreds of volunteers supporting our work. Volunteers are not only invaluable members of our team, they also themselves benefit from volunteering. Doreen tells us what volunteering means to her.