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
An online Parent Support Group for the families and carers of children and young people with sight loss. The group meets monthly, on Thursdays, at 6.30pm – 9:00pm.Events associated with this provider:
5th of March 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
19th of March 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
The group meets monthly, on Thursdays. Registrations for each event close at 11 am on the day of the event. 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
16th of April 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
7th of May 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
2nd of July 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
27th of July 2026
LOOK at Jamie's Farm (Hereford)
LOOK is inviting vision impaired young people aged 13 to 17 to join them for a week of adventures at Jamie's Farm in Hereford from 27th - 31st July 2026. It is an opportunity to learn new skills, care for animals, cook, explore, and make new friends. There is lots of information about the event, including the tasks you will be doing, outline daily schedule and a video showing highlights of the 2025 event on LOOK's website. There is a charge of £200 for attendees. Places are limited, so apply early if you are interested - the closing date for applications is 27th March.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
10th of September 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
1st of October 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
5th of November 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
3rd of December 2026
Parent Support Group (online)
Join LOOK for our Parent Support Group chat, it’s a relaxed, friendly space to talk about children’s wellbeing, share experiences, and reflect on what supports positive mental health at home and beyond. Whether you’re feeling confident, full of questions, or just want to listen, you’ll be very welcome.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children