Blackburn and District Blind Society
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We provide sight loss information and support.

We have a range of equipment to try or purchase. Contact us for a free consultation or a recent diagnosis discussion.

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About Blackburn and District Blind Society

Blackburn and District Blind Society is a registered charity number 519938.  The charity was established in Blackburn in 1881.  We are a local society providing services that support people in the community who are partially sighted, blind and may often have other disabilities.  It continues to support people from many districts across Lancashire who have a sight loss.

Our Team

Mike Latham

Mike Latham

CEO

Mike Latham joined the society in 2010 as CEO and is the main contact for the society.

Shiela

Sheila

Rehabilitation Officer for Vision Impairment

Sheila is the society’s qualified Rehabilitation Officer for Vision Impairment (ROVI). Sheila runs the Vision Loss Support (VLS) part of the society’s operations and is pictured here with The Worshipful, the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Karimeh Foster.

Anne

Anne

Admin and Finance Officer

Anne is the society’s admin and finance officer seen here checking the returning talking newspaper pouches.

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Affiliations

Age UK
British Wireless for the Blind Fund
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Macular Society
RNIB
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