Meet the Councils

Find a Sight Loss Council near you and learn how you can get involved.

We have active Sight Loss Councils in many areas across England, with plans to expand further.

Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council image showing river scene with buildingsBedfordshire and HertfordshireBedfordshire Sight Loss Council launched in February 2021. Join us and make a difference to blind and partially sighted people in your area. Read more
Image of a canal in Birmingham. Old, red brick buildings line the pathways either side, and there is an archway under an old house in the centre of the image.Birmingham and Black CountryWelcome to Birmingham and Black Country Sight Loss Council (SLC). We are proud of our work across the region to make services more accessible and inclusive. Read more
Sunset at Bamford Edge, Peak District National Park. Image is taken from a high elevation, and looks down hills covered in purple heather and rocks, towards a stretch of river. Golden light floods the left hand side of the image.DerbyshireFollowing the success of Nottinghamshire Sight Loss Council we are delighted to launch of Derbyshire Sight Loss Council this spring. Read more
South downs landscapeSussexEast Sussex Sight Loss Council officially launched in May 2022. Find out more about our work in the area and how to get involved. Read more
Essex Sight Loss Council: a busy high street in Chelmsford EssexEssexEssex Sight Loss council launched in September 2021. Learn more about our work across the region and how you can join them to create positive change. Read more
Pretty village shot from Gloucestershire with river next to cottages and treesGloucestershireLearn how Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council is working to make the area more accessible for blind and partially sighted people! Read more
Image of Greater Manchester main squareGreater ManchesterGreater Manchester Sight Loss Council, is working to advocate for positive change in the area. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved! Read more
Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire. Photo taken from the lawn behind the cathedral as the sun is setting. Sunlight floods the image through large trees which frame the image.HampshireWelcome to Hampshire Sight Loss Council. With Sight Loss Council’s established in East and West Sussex, we are excited to announce the launch of our third SLC in the South East in Spring 2024. Read more
London Sight Loss Council image showing the skyline over the Houses of ParliamentLondonWelcome to London Sight Loss Councils. We have three Sight Loss Councils in the capital, with a view to expand further. We currently cover North, South East, and South West London. Read more
Blackpool pier, taken from the sandy beach below it. The image is taken at sunrise, and sunlight floods the image. It is low tide, so the cast iron structure of the pier is visible, with a couple of ornate buildings shown on top.LancashireLancashire blind and partially sighted people have come together to increase the accessibility of services, through the launch of Lancashire Sight Loss Council. Read more
Image of Liver Building in MerseysideMerseysideMerseyside Sight Loss Council launched in March 2019 and is led by blind and partially sighted members from Merseyside. We meet once a month to discuss any accessibility issues raised by the community and plan future projects. Read more
Landscape image of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland. At the forefront of the picture is a medieval stone wall, with a statue of a lion standing on it. The sky is bright blue and the image is framed by green trees.NorthumberlandOur Northumberland Sight Loss Council launched in November 2021. We are looking for blind and partially sighted volunteers who are passionate about advocating and campaigning for visually impaired people. By joining us, you’ll help us tackle key issues in your community. Read more
Landscape image of Camden Lock at sunset. A white building is shown to the left of the canal, and branches of a large tree are hanging over the canal on the right. The sky is pink and the canal is full of reflections from its surroundings.North LondonNorth London Sight Loss Council formed in January 2021. We work to advocate the needs of blind and partially sighted people and influence positive change across the capital. Read more
York Sight Loss Council image showing city streets at dusk with York Minster in the backgroundNorth YorkshireWelcome to North Yorkshire Sight Loss Council. We are led by blind and partially sighted volunteers. who use our lived experience to tackle the things that really matter to blind and partially sighted people, every day. Read more
A pathway running through Sherwood Forest. Tall trees line either side of the path, and sunlight is flooding in through the trees.NottinghamshireWe are incredibly pleased to announce that Sight Loss Councils have launched in the East Midlands. Nottinghamshire Sight Loss Council (SLC) our 18th SLC and first East Midlands council, launched in July 2023. Read more
The Scottish flag bellowing in the wind, against blue sky.ScotlandThank you for visiting the Scotland Sight Loss Council page. Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Visibility Scotland are delighted to announce that, in partnership with Thomas Pocklington Trust, they are launching Sight Loss Councils in Scotland. Read more
View from the top of the hill at Greenwich Observatory, looking down to the Maritime Museum. Several skyscrapers are shown in the distance at Canary Wharf and the City of London.South East LondonSouth East London Sight Loss Council launched in Spring 2024. It is our third Sight Loss Council in the capital, joining London and South West London SLCs. Read more
Image shows a black cab driving down a residential street in south-west London alongside a row of tall, grand, Victorian houses.South West LondonSouth West London Sight Loss Council launched in March 2023. Our members meet monthly to discuss accessibility issues and plan projects around our national, regional, and local priority areas. Read more
Landscape image of Sheffield Town Hall, a Grade 1 listed building built with Stoke stone and ornate carvings. In front of the town hall is a circular fountain, grass and trees.South YorkshireThank you for visiting South Yorkshire Sight Loss Council. We are delighted to welcome you to what we consider is an exciting and fresh opportunity to have the voices of blind and partially sighted people heard in South Yorkshire. Read more
Landscape image of Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire. The photo is taken from the other side of the river. Two people are sat on a wooden park bench in front of the cathedral, and large trees frame the cathedral.StaffordshireWelcome to Staffordshire Sight Loss Council. With Sight Loss Councils (SLC) established across England, we are excited to announce the launch of our next West Midlands SLC in Summer 2024. Read more
Image of bridges at Tyne and WearTyne and WearTyne and Wear Sight Loss Council. is looking for new members. If you live in the region and are blind and partially sighted, get in touch to find out more. Read more
Clifton suspension bridge in BristolWest of EnglandWelcome to the West of England Sight Loss Council page. Formerly known as Bristol Sight Loss Council, we launched in May 2019. Read more
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Sunrise over Otley West YorkshireWest YorkshireJoin West Yorkshire Sight Loss Council. You make a real difference, working with policy makers and local service providers to improve access for blind and partially sighted people in West Yorkshire. Read more
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