Lockdown 3 – Our support for you

Once again, we are all continuing to face challenging and uncertain times due to the Covid-19 virus and in particular, the impact the new variant of the disease is having on our day to day lives.

The quickest way for you to access support, information or guidance for anything related to your sight loss and eye health is to call us on 01243 828555.

We will continue doing everything we can to safely maintain the support and services we provide for blind and visually impaired people in West Sussex. Once again, we need to make changes to the way we operate – most notably and sadly, by suspending all of our face-to-face activities, which means that;

• Our Support Centres in Bognor Regis and Shoreham will be closed to the public until further notice.
• Our outreach services in the community will be suspended, including drop-in centres, home visits, low vision assessments and any other face to face interactions.
• All 4Sight Vision Support social clubs and activities remain online only until further notice.

We will continue to support you by phone, email, text and by using digital technology.

For further details on how we can continue to support you click the button below:

Please continue to check back to this page for updates as we follow the most recent government advice. 

Please call us on 01243 828555 for any advice or support.

Mental Health Support:
We understand that this uncertain time continues to be difficult for many, please visit these resources and reach out if you need support:
Samaritans – 116 123 – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Mind*- 0300 123 3393 – Supportive online community, Side by Side.
Anxiety UK*- 03444 775 774
*Please note: these are NOT crisis services. If you are in need of urgent crisis support, please contact NHS 111, your own GP or present to your local A&E department in the event that you require emergency support.

Covid-19 Support:
WSCC Community Hub – 033 022 27980 – Everyday (including Christmas bank holidays), 8am to 8pm. – Available for urgent support for food, medicine, utilities bills or heating.

Click here for the ‘Easy Read COVID-19 Vaccination Guide’

For more information on visiting your GP, protecting others or the COVID-19 Vaccination programme, click here to visit the Keep Sussex Safe information page.

4Sight Vision Support volunteer and member Julia

“… I am involved with activities that even as a sighted person, I never thought I would be doing … 4Sight Vision Support can help us all grown in confidence, independence, capability and very importantly, to believe in ourselves…”
Read Julia’s Story here