Testimonials: Professional Colleagues
Davinder - RNIB Technology for life Coordinator
"The initial interactions and discussions between BlindAid and RNIB around our support of blind and partially sighted clients was extremely positive and motivational. The approach BlindAid takes to ensuring people are treated with respect and dignity echoed my own. The warmth of the organisation was tangible and I was excited with the prospect of working with the team. During the time of providing training sessions to the Sight Support workers, I have been overwhelmed how passionate the staff and organisation are in delivering the services. I have personally felt like a part of the team, which I have appreciated no end. The relationship over the years has grown from strength to strength, with many cases of success for both our organisations to share in celebration, in making a change for the better to blind and partially sighted people’s lives.I would like to thank the whole team for their drive, passion and desire to improve, which has made this partnership a success - I personally feel it is an example of effective collaboration at its finest."
Marek Karas - Low Vision Lead Optometrist for Guy's and St Thomas Hospital Trust
"Blind Aid provide a tailored service to people with sight loss and have the reputation for delivering that service with compassion and efficiency. We are confident to refer our patients to them and grateful that they are there to provide the ongoing care that is needed to support people who are living with sight loss. "
Michelle - Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment
"I am a Rehabilitation Officer with People who are Visually Impaired, and really enjoy working with BlindAid. I know about the excellent, caring service that you offer to Blind and Partially Sighted throughout London, as I have worked in a number of Borough’s. When I make a referral for either your Sight Support service, grants or Audio equipment service, that the person receiving the assistance will be treated with care, by sensitive and committed staff, who are willing to go above and beyond. I really appreciate your help with the people I work with. A HUGE THANK YOU & a great partnership!"
Richard - Legacy Consultant
“Over the last 30 years I have worked with over 500 charities. I never give a testimonial, but BlindAid have asked for one and I provide it with pleasure. Why? Having listened to many of their service users I was blown away by their reaction to BlindAid services. The practical, personal and down to earth nature of BlindAid’s services are truly exceptional. Enthusiasm and gratitude just oozed from every single person. No other charity was helping the incredibly diverse clients: from ethnic diversity and utterly desperate young lives changed to hope and self-confidence to diversity in upbringing where isolation devastated confidence. This is charity in its real form”
Hannah - The Macular Society
‘Working with BlindAid has been an absolute joy. The support they provide to their clients is person centred and individualistic, giving time and consideration to meet a variety of needs. Having them as a partner for the Skills for Seeing programme has helped extend the reach of the service, while enhancing the type of support available for those living in London. The team are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and reliable.’
Matthew - Blind Veterans
"It’s always a pleasure to work with BlindAid – their commitment to providing practical and useful support for VI Londoners shines through in everything they say and do."
Jonathan - London Vision
"I’ve great admiration for the work of the BlindAid team and their commitment to improving the lives of blind and partially sighted people. It’s easy to access BlindAid’s services and respect the open and transparent way services are delivered."
Elizabeth - Islington Talking News
"For many years when I first lost my sight I have been ever grateful for the services of BlindAid (formerly known as The Metropolitan Society for the Blind) in the days when Bill Phillips was the Islington Sight Support worker and when Annual Christmas get-togethers were organised in the Crypt of St. George The Martyr's Church. In 2007 when I launched Talking News Islington, BlindAid was the first Charity to give us a Grant and has done so ever since. Several of Talking News Islington's listeners would be very isolated if it were not for Katherina's visits and from many of your Sight Support workers from the past. May your organisation go on for many years to come as it is a lifeline for many Blind People."
Tina - Blackfriars Settlement
"BlindAid has been very supportive to us with our services for visually impaired elders in the community and with our Crusoe Club On Fridays. For the last over 10 years BlindAid had supported our Christmas Lunch for Older people and our Christmas day Lunch on 25th of December for older people who are alone at Christmas. We are reassured that BlindAid, with their expertise on supporting the visually impaired community is also there for us for information and advice"
Val - Lewisham Talking Newspaper:
"We have been associated with BlindAid for many years and our listeners have benefited from us being able to make them aware of the many services that BlindAid provide for the visually impaired. We also work very closely with their local representative who not only refers new listeners to us, but also keeps us up to date with events and new community activities available to our listeners. So, we say on behalf of our listeners a very big thank you to BlindAid"
Tricia - RNIB Network Manager London
"In all my interaction with BlindAid, I have found them to be extremely collaborative, innovative and engaged. BlindAid’s willingness to create quality, reactive services and projects for their clients shows a true rapport and understanding for their service users and I find that admirable"