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Living with sight loss can bring daily challenges, from moving safely through familiar spaces to preparing meals and accessing essential services. But with the right support, tools, and techniques, people with sight loss can lead confident, independent lives.
Bradbury Fields helps individuals across Merseyside adapt to life with sight loss through rehabilitation, mobility training, assistive technology, and community support. Here are some practical tips and insights to make everyday living a little easier.
1. Getting Around Safely and Confidently
Mobility is a key part of maintaining independence. Whether travelling alone, using public transport, or simply getting around at home, small changes can make a big difference.
Tips for improving mobility:
- Work with a Rehabilitation Officer – They can teach safe routes, cane techniques, and how to navigate public spaces with confidence.
- Use navigation apps – Tools like Soundscape, Google Maps, and Seeing AI provide audio guidance and can identify nearby landmarks.
- Keep spaces consistent at home – Try to maintain a clear layout and avoid moving furniture unexpectedly to reduce trip hazards.
- Practice orientation skills – Using sound, smell, and touch to identify your surroundings helps build confidence and familiarity.
2. Cooking and Managing the Kitchen
Preparing food safely and independently is one of the most empowering skills for people living with sight loss. With some simple adaptations, cooking can be both enjoyable and safe.
Tips for accessible cooking:
- Use tactile markers – Raised dots or bump-ons can mark oven settings, dials, and buttons.
- Invest in accessible kitchen tools – Talking scales, liquid level indicators, and non-slip mats make tasks easier and safer.
- Organise ingredients consistently – Keep everyday items in the same place so they’re easy to find.
- Cook with sound and smell – Listening to food sizzling or timing your recipes carefully can be as useful as sight when cooking.
- Attend a training session – The rehabilitation team at Bradbury Fields offers hands-on kitchen skills sessions to help people regain confidence and independence.
3. Accessing Services and Support
Many people don’t realise how much support is available. Whether it’s emotional wellbeing, assistive technology, or community activities, accessing the right services can transform daily life.
Where to start:
- Contact your local sensory team – They can refer you to rehabilitation services like those offered at Bradbury Fields.
- Explore assistive technology – Smart devices such as Amazon Alexa, tablets with voice-over features, and screen readers open up new possibilities for independence.
- Stay connected – Join local groups or social activities for peer support and to share experiences.
- Ask about benefits and entitlements – Support is available through local authorities, and our team can help point you in the right direction.
Empowering Independence at Bradbury Fields
Bradbury Fields believes that sight loss should never mean losing independence. Our dedicated team provides:
- Mobility and rehabilitation training
- Assistive technology sessions
- Emotional and peer support
- Community activities and events
Whether you’ve recently experienced sight loss or have lived with it for many years, our services are here to help you navigate life with confidence.
If you or someone you know is living with sight loss, contact us today to learn more about our services or how to get involved.