Housing and residential care

Community Alarm Service

The Community Alarm Service installs a pendant alarm in your home which, when pressed, contacts our response centre to notify us that you need help.
Contact 01223 457648 or [email protected]
www.cambridge.gov.uk/community-alarm-service

Cambridge Handyperson Service

The Age UK service is for people aged over 65 years, or those with a disability living.
Contact 0300 666 9860 or 01480 700 805
www.ageuk.org.uk/cambridgeshireandpeterborough/our-services/our-services/handy-persons-scheme/

Thomas Pocklington Trust

Thomas Pocklington Trust is a charity organisation for people with sight loss.
Provides information for visual impaired people who are looking for a new home, seeking to live independently for the first time or experiencing problems in their current accommodation.
Contact 02089 950880 or [email protected]
http://www.pocklington-trust.org.uk/guide-finding-home-visually-impaired-people1/

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From the Studio Floor Art Exhibition 2019

From the Studio Floor's sixth annual art exhibition is coming soon! If you have a piece of work that is unseen by the public and you'd like to exhibit - apply now!
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Visit the CRS Product Demo Day at Cam Sight on Thursday 15 November
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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.
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.
Eye clinics

Hospitals and clinics across Cambridgeshire.
Common eye conditions

A brief overview of the six most common eye conditions.
Cambridge Office

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

Cam Sight and other organisations activities.
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.
Reading

Library services, audio newspapers, books and magazines.
General appeal

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.