Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind

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https://www.sundrsb.org.uk

53, St Luke's Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland SR4 6NF

office@sundrsb.org.uk

0191 5673939

The Society was founded in 1877 and is one of the oldest charities providing support for visually impaired people in the United Kingdom.

We currently have over 3,000 members and this figure is growing quickly.

The Society offers a wide range of services including a professional counselling service, IT and assistive technology teaching, help with welfare benefit applications, housing advice, Living with Sight loss courses, visual awareness and sighted guiding training, various support groups including a Men’s Group and a Macular Support Group, sporting activities, healthy lifestyle activities such as healthy walks, armchair aerobics, dietary advice and healthy cooking, a befriending service, volunteer car drivers to assist with transport and a wide range of social activities.

The Society also delivers both the sight loss and hearing loss Rehabilitation service on behalf of Sunderland City Council. This includes sensory assessments, independent living skills and mobility training.

Our office base at 53, St Luke’s Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland is open Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 3pm. Anyone interested in visual impairment is welcome to call in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. 

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Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Afternoon TeasGet involved tagsInclusive / Disability tagsAfternoon Teas are held on the first Thursday of each month between 1:30pm and 3pm at 53, St Luke’s Terrace,… more about 'Afternoon Teas'£2.50 per personSave Afternoon Teas to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Exercise classesHealthy changes tagsAll Welcome tagsThe Society is now hosting a series of exercise classes every Monday and Friday commencing at 11am. The classes are… more about 'Exercise classes'Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3pmFree to all participantsSave Exercise classes to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255There is currently a waiting listIT and computer mentoringGet involved tagsAll Welcome tagsThe Society offers an IT, computer and assistive technology training programme. This is free of charge and is held on… more about 'IT and computer mentoring'Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 4pmFree to attendSave IT and computer mentoring to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Macular Support GroupAll Welcome tagsA Macular Support Group is held every month on the fourth Wednesday between 1:30pm and 3pm. Refreshments are available and… more about 'Macular Support Group'Wednesday 1:30pm to 3pmFree to attendSave Macular Support Group to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Men’s Support GroupAll Welcome tagsA support group for Men is held on the second Monday of each month from 1:30pm and 3pm. The Group… more about 'Men’s Support Group'Monday 1:30pm to 3pmFree to attendSave Men’s Support Group to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Monthly Coffee MorningsThe Society holds a monthly Coffee Morning at 53, St Luke’s Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland on the second Wednesday of each… more about 'Monthly Coffee Mornings'Save Monthly Coffee Mornings to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Professional Counselling ServiceAll Welcome tagsA professional counselling service is available to anyone who feels they would benefit from talking with someone who understands. Our… more about 'Professional Counselling Service'Mondays to FridaysFree to attendSave Professional Counselling Service to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Quiz MorningsQuizzes are held on the first and third Tuesday each month and are open to all. They are a great… more about 'Quiz Mornings'Tuesdays 11am to 1pmFree to attendSave Quiz Mornings to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Social Get TogethersAll Welcome tagsSocial Get Togethers are held at 53, St Luke’s Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland on the third Thursday of each month between… more about 'Social Get Togethers'Thursdays 10am to 12 noonFree to attendSave Social Get Togethers to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Telephone Befriending ServiceAll Welcome tagsThe Society offers a telephone befriending service for anyone feeling lonely and isolated. It is operated by trained volunteers who… more about 'Telephone Befriending Service'Any day/time that suitsFree to attendSave Telephone Befriending Service to favourites

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