Being registered blind does not automatically entitle you to any welfare benefits.
However, being registered blind or partially sighted can mean you are eligible for some assistance.
Disability Living Allowance
If you are registered as blind or partially sighted and are not receiving Disability Living Allowance (if aged under 65) or Attendance Allowance for people aged over 65, you may wish to apply.
Application forms can be requested from:
The Benefits Agency
Tel: 0800 882200
If you need advice about completing the forms, there are a number of agencies that employ specialist benefits advisors who can help you:
Action for Blind People produce informative fact sheets which can be collected from our offices, posted to you by contacting them directly, or downloaded from their website, which is listed on the right.
Tel: 020 7635 4800
advice line Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm
RNIB Welfare Rights
Tel: 0845 766 9999
advice line Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm
Greenwich Association of Disabled People
Tel: 020 8305 2221
advice line Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm
Greenwich Welfare Rights Advice Line
Tel: 020 8317 4872
advice available Monday 2pm to 4pm
and Thursday 10.30am to 12.30pm
Citizens Advice Bureau
Tel: 0845 1202931