WAB assist all people living in Warwickshire who have a permanent and severe loss of vision. This includes both people who are registered Blind or Partially Sighted and people who are not registered but suffer practical and emotional problems because of their sight loss.
There are about 3000 registered blind or partially sighted in Warwickshire. The total number of people living with permanent uncorrectable sight loss is about 15500.
13 staff, together with over 360 Volunteers means we guarantee cost effective services.
Numbers of visually impaired people using WAB services in Warwickshire in 2010/11
| Telephone information advice | 3000+ |
| Rehabilitation service | 862 |
| Clubs and Groups | 86 new referrals |
| WAB Drop-In Centres | Average Number of Visitors per week Nuneaton 30 Rugby 25 Stratford 30 Leamington 20 Atherstone (New) Bedworth (New) |
| Home Visiting Service | 68 new referrals |
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