WITH many blind and partially sighted readers not knowing where to turn for help with housing, money matters, transport or employment; Action for Blind People has produced a free guide, called Getting On, which acts as an A-Z directory. It's designed to help local people with sight loss to access services and support from voluntary and statutory organisations best placed to give them a helping hand.

In some cases, the provider will be Action for Blind People. We're experts in employment and training, welfare advice, housing, and services for visually impaired young people. But for other support, we recommend a host of organisations; some well known like Guide Dogs and RNIB, others less familiar, like Vision Aid – who provide practical advice to families of visually impaired children.

Action for Blind People is a not-for-profit organisation. We want to be at the heart of the community, working alongside other charities, businesses and individuals to help people with sight loss retain their independence.

Readers can order a free copy of Getting On and find contact details of Action for Blind People's local team by phoning 0303 123 9999. You can download Getting On from http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/about-us/downloads">http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/about-us/downloads

Steve Buckell

Action for Blind People, Head of SW Teams

Suite 1, Chiltern House

2 Sigford Road, Exeter