If you are blind or partially sighted and have a problem with a chip and pin bank card, you can get a signature card from your bank. Please note that you cannot use it in an ATM machine. Contact your local bank branch for details.

This is a fortnightly talking newspaper that is available on either CD or tape, for blind and partially sighted people and others who find it difficult to read print.

• About KR Talking News

This service provides information in alternative formats for people who are blind, visually impaired or who are unable to read standard print because of disability.

• About Kirklees Transcription Service (KTS)

Kirklees Council provides services for people who are visually impaired and live in Kirklees.

• About Sensory Services

• Colne, Holme and Dearne Valleys Society for the Blind
• Huddersfield Society for the Blind
• Macular Disease Society

The Listening Eye

[Lines are open 6pm to 10pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday]

A service that offers support by blind people with long experience of living with visual impairment. They are willing to listen or chat about particular problems or offer advice if asked.

• Free helpline: 0800 783 1979

Sightline Vision North West

[Lines are open 6pm to 10pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday]

Operates on the days the Listening Eye is not available.

• Free helpline: 0800 587 2252