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The Guardian Centre, home of MertonVision

Mission statement

MertonVision believe in the right of an individual to a full role in society.

Our Aim

Our aim is to support and empower people with a visual impairment, from their diagnosis of permanent sight loss through the entire rehabilitative process, in whatever form is appropriate for them. This includes children, adults, people with dual sensory loss and people with additional difficulties.

To do this we currently undertake to;

• Ensure that visually impaired users of services are in the position of decision making at all levels for those services.
• Liase with the local eye units to support people as they are diagnosed with an enduring sight loss. Vision Support Page.
• Provide a rehabilitation service in partnership with London Borough of Merton Social Services whose aim is to promote the maximum amount of independence and choice for clients. Part of this process is helping reintegrate clients within their local community. For us, local is a key word and encompasses local knowledge, local connections and local awareness of visual impairment and the service. We feel happy that we are a local provider in all these respects.
• Run a resource centre where people can come and try out all the current tools and adaptations to aid in daily living.
• Provide information in person or through our newsletter on courses, agencies and schemes relevant to their own particular circumstances.
• Provide opportunities for life-long learning and social activities.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers who can then work in any number of different services, including home visits, social clubs, office help, driving, and social activities.
• Run a benefits advice and support service.
• Provide transport at a reasonable cost to those users who need it.