Local Organisations
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3 Age Concern - National charity working with and for older people. Local office: 17 Finkle Street, Kendal, LA9 4AB. Tel: 01539 728180.
4 Cumbria Adult and Cultural Services - Martin Ikast, who is a Rehabilitation Officer, can provide advice and training to assist people with poor sight to achieve maximum independence. District Support Team, Whinfell Office, Longpool, Kendal. LA9 6ER. Telephone 01539 713377.
5 South Lakes Talking Newspaper - Each week they produce a ninety minute digest of local news and information in audio format. The news items are mainly from the “Westmorland Gazette”. Contact. Ian Hoyle Tel. 01539 725913.
National Organisations
6 Guide Dogs for the Blind Association - If you are interested in having a guide dog, talk to your Rehabilitation Officer or phone Guide dogs on 0118 983 5555
7 RNIB - The Royal National Institute of Blind People is a national organisation - their nearest offices are in Liverpool. RNIB Helpline Tel: 0845 766 9999
8 AfBP - Action for Blind People are a national organisation, their nearest offices are in Carlise 01228 595121
