SIR — Local Government cutbacks have resulted in many visually impaired people no longer being able to receive our free volunteer service, which offers help with many day to day issues including help with attending appointments, shopping and regular friendship and support.

Visually impaired people will now find it much harder to access this free service and many will no longer qualify for it at all.

In order to reach everyone with a need for help, Somerset Sight is pleased to announce the launch of a private service to anyone who may be struggling to manage with reduced vision. A volunteer can help with many things which they may find difficult.

People will be expected to contribute towards the cost of running the service but this can be much less than paying carers to help with the above and this will be fully explained to anyone interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.

All income for our charity goes towards helping people with visual impairment in Somerset. I would be very happy to discuss what is on offer, so please do get in touch on 01643 708382 or email [email protected]">[email protected]k if this affects you, or someone you know.

Claire Packwood,

Volunteer Co-ordinator,

Somerset Sight.