Registration is to help local authorities and other agencies and organisations identify the number of people with serious sight loss in the area.
Registration is completely voluntary.
Entitlements
Being blind does not automatically entitle you to any welfare benefits.
However, being registered blind, severely sight impaired, or sight impaired/partially sighted can mean that you are eligible for some benefits.
For example, you may be eligible for transport benefits.
For more information, contact Community Sensory Services using the details on the right.