Sight Loss Consultation Lancashire & Sefton
Help Shape the Future of Support for Blind and Visually Impaired People
Galloways is inviting blind and visually impaired people, along with their families and carers, to take part in a series of consultation sessions to help shape our future strategy.
These sessions are your opportunity to share your experiences, talk about the challenges you face, and help design the services and support that will make the biggest difference in the years ahead.
Who can take part?
You can take part if you:
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Are blind or visually impaired
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Live, work, or attend school in Lancashire or Sefton
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Are a family member or carer supporting someone with sight loss
How to get involved
Consultations will be held:
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In person at local venues
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Online for flexible access
This ensures people of all ages and circumstances can take part.
Why your voice matters
By listening directly to the people we support, Galloways can build a strategy that reflects real needs, priorities, and lived experiences.
Your input will help shape the future of services for blind and visually impaired people across Lancashire and Sefton.
Join a session
If you would like to have your say and help shape future support in your area, we encourage you to join one of our upcoming consultation sessions.
Please note: For the purposes of ensuring information accuracy, these sessions will be recorded. Recordings will be used for internal purposes only and any information used externally will be fully anonymised.
Consultation Session Dates and Locations
Chorley
Galloways, Kean Room, Farrington Street
22nd April 2026
12:30pm – 2:30pm
South Ribble / Preston
Galloways Social Centre, Howick House, Penwortham
28th April 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
West Lancashire
New Church Hall, Ormskirk (Brews Up session)
30th April 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Lancaster
Quaker Meeting House, Lancaster
18th May 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Morecambe
Brew Me Sunshine, Back Rooms, Victoria Street, Morecambe
29th May 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Accrington
Hyndburn Voluntary & Community Centre, Accrington
24th June 2026
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Southport
Cherish Centre, Southport
29th June 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Remote (Online/Telephone)
23rd April 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Remote (Online/Telephone)
28th May 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Remote (Online/Telephone)
25th June 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Remote (Online/Telephone)
30th June 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
