Housing

Choosing the right housing is crucial. Action for Blind People believes that decisions about your housing options should not simply be influenced or restricted by your visual impairment.

You will have other expectations and aspirations as well. We all want different things from life and the choices we make about housing are influenced by many factors. Take a minute and think about what home means to you.

Staying in your own home

When someone tells us that they need to move to a specialist home because of their sight problem, our first question is always – why? Think about it. What does home really mean to you? Would you prefer to stay where you are? Before assuming that moving is the only option, consider whether, with the right support and some minor adjustments, you could continue to live independently in your current home. We can discuss with you how you can change your current home so you can continue to live in it.

Moving to a new home if your present home doesn’t meet your needs

There are times when our current home no longer meets our individual needs and preferences. If you feel your current housing does not provide what you need or want, or are considering a move for any reason, we can help. If it is a new or existing home, we can offer support and advice to you, your friends, family and professionals on the options available to you.

If you are considering private renting, care homes, specialist housing or supported accommodation such as Action for Blind People’s housing units at Swail and Bradbury Oak, contact us and we can help you with your options.

Email us info@actionforblindpeople.org.uk or call us on our National Freephone Helpline 0800 915 4666.