LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
Description: Look's mission is to improve the lives of families with visually impaired children and young people by providing support, information and activities with a view to helping them gain the best outcomes in life and reach their full potential.
Weblink: http://www.look-uk.org/
Tel: 0746 435 1958
Email: info@look-uk.org
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
LOOK holiday flat
LOOK owns a holiday flat in Scarborough on the Yorkshire coast. The flat is accessible with two bedrooms, one double (with space for a cot), and one with bunk beds plus an extra single bed. The LOOK flat provides an opportunity for every family with a visually impaired child to enjoy a seaside break and can be booked for both long and short breaks at very reasonable rates.LOOK mentoring service
A free mentoring service for young people with vision impairment. Offers support on topics such as school and college; gap year ideas; career and life plans; socialising and confidence; independent living. Mentors are vision impaired themselves.LOOK Parent Support Group
Come and meet other parents of Visually Impaired children every other Tuesday at 19:30GMT in our free online meet up sessions. (On Mondays from August 2023)Events associated with this provider:
27th of October 2025
LOOK October Half-Term Residential at Jamie’s Farm (Bath)
During the October half-term break, LOOK is running an activity week in Bath for young people with vision impairment aged aged 13–17. The event takes place from 27th–31st October at Jamie's Farm and is for young people who are a current or past member of the LOOK mentoring programme. There is a subsidised cost of £200, and only eight places are available. For more information and to apply, visit LOOK's website. The closing date for applications is 8th September.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
6th of November 2025
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
For the families and carers of children and young people with sight loss. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month, online, at 7.30pm – 9:00pm. For more information about the Parent Support Group, including a bank of resources for parent carers, QTVIs and others who support visually impaired children and young people to thrive, click the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
4th of December 2025
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
For the families and carers of children and young people with sight loss. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month, online, at 7.30pm – 9:00pm. For more information about the Parent Support Group, including a bank of resources for parent carers, QTVIs and others who support visually impaired children and young people to thrive, click the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
1st of January 2026
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
For the families and carers of children and young people with sight loss. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month, online, at 7.30pm – 9:00pm. For more information about the Parent Support Group, including a bank of resources for parent carers, QTVIs and others who support visually impaired children and young people to thrive, click the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
14th of January 2026
LOOK Healthy Parent Carer Programme - 12-week online course
For families with a vision impaired child, designed by parent carers for parent carers, helping you explore simple, evidence-based ways to boost your wellbeing, improve your health, and build emotional resilience. There is much more information, including a short video and an application form on LOOK's website.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children