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There are few things to consider when choosing toys for your baby to play with dependent on what their visual levels are and always keep safety at the front of your mind when allowing your baby to explore everyday, household items.

What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)? PIP is a benefit which helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill-health or disability. You must be aged 16 or over to claim PIP. You can receive it whether you are in work or not. PIP is not means-tested and is tax-free.

You may have concerns about your baby’s vision or have recently received a diagnosis of visual impairment and are unsure how to help your baby to play and develop. Below are some of our suggestions but remember that you are the experts regarding your baby and know them the best.

If you choose to use childcare you have multiple choices including Childminders, Nannies, family or a local nursery. Whatever your choice, your Qualified Teacher of Visually Impaired children can support you. We have our Families First team of trained Family Practitioners who can support you through these early months and years to help you feel […]

Choosing a school is a big decision for you and your child and there are lots of things to consider. To help you feel confident in making this decision, we’ve put together some things to think about as you start to consider your options.

We’d always suggest that you speak with your Qualified Teacher of Visually Impaired children if you have one and discuss a referral to their Mobility or Habilitation Officers to help you in this area. These specialists will then be able to help your baby all the way through their childhood into adulthood if required.

DLA  is a benefit to help with the extra costs of looking after a child who has a disability or health condition. You can only make a new claim for DLA on behalf of a child under 16. Disability Living Allowance for children in a tax-free made up of a care and mobility components. A […]

If you’re blind or partially sighted, or your child is, then you might qualify for other financial help.

This National Eye Health Week, we interviewed Dr Lola Solebo, Paediatric Ophthalmologist and RSBC Trustee. She talks about her passion for looking after children’s eyes and shares 5 tips for good eye health. We asked her six questions about her journey into paediatric ophthalmology and the importance of eye health.