Suffolk Sight is the sight-loss charity for Suffolk. 

Our purpose is to improve the lives of people affected by sight loss, throughout Suffolk. 

We work hard to provide services that are friendly and practical, and to raise awareness of the different aspects of living with sight loss. Our dedicated team are here to offer support, advice and guidance based on your individual sight loss needs. We will work closely with you for as long as you need, offering ideas and solutions to help with confidence and independence.

What can Suffolk Sight offer you? 

Whether you’re new to Suffolk Sight, or have accessed our services for many years, our team are on hand to support you with the different aspects of living with a visual impairment. 

Membership of Suffolk Sight is free and gives you access to all of the services we provide. 

Find out more about our services

Suffolk Sight Equipment and Information Day 

Tuesday 9 June 2026, 10am–2pm The Key Café, 15 St Margaret’s Street Ipswich IP4 2BB

Come along and try the latest equipment and technology designed to support people with sight loss.

Featuring leading suppliers: Humanware, VisionAid and Edward Marcus Ltd 

Support and advice from: Newmedica, Sensing Change, Blind Veterans UK, Sound On (Ipswich & District Talking Newspaper), Suffolk Guide Dog and VI Forum and the East Anglian Sailing Trust

FREE event – fully accessible venue

There will be a performance by Unscene Suffolk during the day

For more information call 01473 611011 or email info@suffolksight.org.uk

Outreach across the county

We’re delighted to offer monthly drop-in sessions with our community sight loss advisors, at various locations across the county.  

Our team will be available to give personalised advice and support including:  

Daily living and independence – aids and adaptations       
Low vision – magnification and assistive reading (with referrals to our low-vision specialist where appropriate)      
Financial matters – benefits, grants and concessions      
Tech solutions – gadget advice and demonstrations      
Social opportunities and befriending service       
Advice about services that can help you get out and about safely      

Lowestoft  

Venue: Disability Advice North East Suffolk

161 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2EZ

Tuesday 14th July 10am - 12 Midday (no session in June) 

Newmarket  

Please note that we have a new venue: Newmarket Day Centre

Fred Archer Way, Newmarket, CB8 8NT

(Parking is available at the Guiness Car Park opposite)

Hot drinks available from £1.65 and lunch can be provided for £8.75

Wednesday 1st July 10.00am –11.30am

For more information about the drop in sessions please call 01473 611011 or email info@suffolksight.org.uk 

The latest edition of Suffolk Sight News is out!

In this edition, you can catch up on our latest stories, social club updates and learn more about our fundraising activities. 

We also feature a special article on a new treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration.

Our "Mel on the Move" series continues, as Mel shares highlights from his unforgettable trip to Egypt, including a visit to the pyramids!

Paper copies of the newsletter are now being delivered to our beneficiaries. If you would like to receive one, please get in touch. 

You can download a digital copy of our newsletter here

An audio version is also available here