RNIB Northern Ireland
Contact details
RNIB Northern Ireland
Victoria House, 17 Gloucester Street
Belfast
BT1 4LS
Public phone: 0303 123 9999 / 02890 329 373
Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk / rnibni@rnib.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.rnib.org.uk/northernireland
General information
Service offered: Range of services for blind and partially sighted people. Offices in Belfast, L’Derry and Coleraine. Emotional and practical support service at main hospital eye clinics & 271 opticians. Benefits checks. Children & Youth programmes, including sports & leisure. Community Activity Programmes. Confidence Building courses and IT training. Holiday chalet. Talking magazine and books. Employment support services, products to support independent living.
Target group: Blind and partially sighted people, their carers, professionals.
Area served: Northern Ireland.
How to contact: Phone (NB the main 0303 123 9999 number is open 8am – 8pm weekdays and 9am – 5 pm on Saturday), Braille message, audio tape or email.
Availability
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours: 9am - 5pm weekdays
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: 3 day centres are fully accessible. Tactile pavements, colour coding, additional lighting. Information available on tape (and CD by request), in large print and in Braille.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 226227
Year established: 1978
Staffing: 64 full time, 6 part time, 277 volunteers.
Public transport: City centre location.
Record last checked: 24 January 2024