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Blind and visually impaired people

Gateway to care - March 2010
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk

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

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
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