Fenvision

What to expect

Fenvision provides a range of services:

Home Visits: Personalised support and equipment demonstrations brought directly to your doorstep, ensuring comfort and independence in your own environment.

Visual Aid Equipment: Access to carefully selected visual and mobility aids from white canes to tactile markers with guidance to find the right tools for your specific needs.

Technology Support: Personalised training and support for screen readers, audio devices, and specialised apps that enhance communication and independence.

Support Groups: Regular meetings that connect you with others facing similar challenges, offering valuable insights, emotional support, and lasting friendships.

Social Events: A diverse calendar of accessible activities creating opportunities for joy, discovery, and meaningful community connections throughout the year.

Monthly meet up:
Fenvision holds a monthly meeting for people with a visual impairment at The Griffin Hotel (Ye Olde Griffin) in the town of March. You can either just have a drink, or stay and have lunch. Just ring the office on 01354 656726 to let them know you will be attending.

The Secretary and Assistant runs the meeting and will be there to greet people. They can be contacted prior to the meeting. When someone new attends, they are introduced to everyone.

Some members attend with a companion, a partner, friend or carer so feel free to bring someone along with you.

The meeting starts at 11am and usually ends at 2pm, but feel free to come along for as long as you want; you are free to leave whenever you want to.

More information

Fenvision is for anyone who is visually impaired, you don’t have to be registered blind. They also provide support to family members, carers, and professionals working with visually impaired individuals.

For the monthly group at the Griffin: there are two entrances: one at the front has a step but the side entrance is more accessible. Parking is at the rear of the hotel; there is a small charge which can be claimed back on spend. Toilets are accessible.

Volunteering

Join their volunteer team and make a real difference! Flexible opportunities to support blind and visually impaired people. Find out more and fill in their contact form by clicking here.

Most of Fenvision's core services are provided free of charge, including home visits, support groups, and information resources.

For the monthly meet up, they offer a free first time visit for you to come along for food and drink.

Some specialised equipment or social outings may have associated costs, though Fenvision work to keep these minimal and can discuss financial assistance options.

For the monthly meet ups, after your first visit, drinks are free but they ask for £10 towards food per person if you decide to stay and eat. It is easiest if you can bring cash or they can take payment by BACS/bank transfer.

Walking into March Town Hall: