Jane and Jo, from our Parent Support Group team, stand against a pink wall, each with their right arm raised and hand cupped, touching each other, to make a heart shape. Lovely Jane and Jo are smiling at the camera.

Parent Support Group

Our free, fortnightly peer-led Parent Support Group is a safe place to meet others and talk about the issues our visually impaired children face and share solutions that others in the community have found. The group is organised by Jane Ring, Parent Support Officer at LOOK.

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Our Mentoring Program

Find a Mentor

If you’re aged 11-29 and at school, university / college or looking for work, we have a mentor ready to help you achieve your potential. Sign up to be matched to a mentor, and start chatting about anything relating to your visual impairment.

Become a Mentor

Are you visually impaired, 18-29 and have a passion to help others? Have you learned hacks along the way that can help other young people with a visual impairment? If you are proud of your difference and have some wisdom to share, then we’d love to hear from you.

We're getting ready for LOOKFest!

This year LOOKFest will be taking place at Humble Farm in Monmouthshire, owned by BBC television presenter, Kate Humble.

Please save the dates: 7th-9th of July. Updates will be posted on our website, so keep checking it to find out more and to book your place. We can’t wait to be together there!

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Scarborough Holiday Flat

Our lovely holiday flat in the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough is specially equipped to help visually impaired guests enjoy their stay. Breath in the sea air and listen to the gulls!

What We Do

Mentoring Projects

We’re lucky enough to have a brilliant team of expert mentors, ready to support visually impaired students through school, higher education and into their career.

Events

We’re a sociable bunch, and we organise events throughout the year where VI young people, parents and families can meet up and make new friends.

LOOK Helpline

Our helpline provides advice, emotional support and information for young people with visual impairments, their families, parents and carers. Call us on 07464 351958

Information

We aim to provide detailed information and expert guidance for growing up with a visual impairment. From tools and software to forms and finances.

Education Support

We offer specialist, practical help and advice for schools, colleges and universities aiming to provide better support for their visually impaired students.

Accessible Holidays

Look has a specially-adapted holiday flat in Scarborough for the use of visually impaired young people and their families.

Mentoring Projects

We’re lucky enough to have a brilliant team of expert mentors, ready to support visually impaired students through school, higher education and into their career.

Events

We’re a sociable bunch, and we organise events throughout the year where VI young people, parents and families can meet up and make new friends.

The Look Helpline

Our helpline provides advice, emotional support and information for young people with visual impairments, their families, parents and carers. Get in touch on 01432 376 314

Information

We aim to provide detailed information and expert guidance for growing up with a visual impairment. From tools and software to forms and finances.

Education Support

We offer specialist, practical help and advice for schools, colleges and universities aiming to provide better support for their visually impaired students.

Accessible Holidays

Look has a specially-adapted holiday flat in Scarborough for the use of visually impaired young people and their families.

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Help & Support

School

We provide support, study aids and information for visually-impaired students. Our friendly mentors can help you enjoy school life and get the most from it.

Family & Relationships

As if being a teenager isn’t tough enough, growing up with a visual impairment can bring its own set of extra challenges. Get support and advice from people who understand.

University & Higher Education

Starting out at a new college or university can be exhilarating but daunting. Get insider tips from VI students who have been there before. From study software to finding the bar - our mentors have you covered.

Jobs & Work

We support young people with visual impairments stepping onto the career ladder - with tools, advice and information. Whether you’re applying for a new job or writing your CV, we can help you reach your potential.

Practical Information

Nobody enjoys life admin. We can help you navigate and understand things, so you stay in control.

For Parents & Carers

We provide advice and guidance to parents, guardians and carers of children and young adults with visual impairments.

School

We provide support, study aids and information for visually-impaired students. Our friendly mentors can help you enjoy school life and get the most from it.

Family & Relationships

As if being a teenager isn’t tough enough, growing up with a visual impairment can bring its own set of extra challenges. Get support and advice from people who understand.

University & Higher Education

Starting out at a new college or university can be exhilarating but daunting. Get insider tips from VI students who have been there before. From study software to finding the bar - our mentors have you covered.

Jobs & Work

We support young people with visual impairments stepping onto the career ladder - with tools, advice and information. Whether you’re applying for a new job or writing your CV, we can help you reach your potential.

Benefits & Practical Information

Figuring out benefits and taxes can be confusing. Nobody enjoys life admin. We can help you navigate and understand how it all works, so you stay in control.

For Parents & Carers

We provide advice and guidance to parents, guardians and carers of children and young adults with visual impairments.

Thank You to Our Funders

The Queen’s Trust, The Edwina Mountbatten & Leonora Children’s Fund, The David Cock Foundation and The E.F Bulmer Benevolent Fund.

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