Services

Services from Pavis

My Guide Service

The My Guide service, provided in partnership with Guide Dogs, helps people with sight loss get out of their homes and back into the community. My guide aims to reduce the isolation that many people with sight loss experience, helping to rebuild their confidence and regain their independence.

How does it work?
Visually impaired people are matched with My Guide volunteers who have received training endorsed by VISION 2020. The partnership lasts between three and six months and in that time, the volunteer will:
* Guide you to social and leisure activities
* Help you establish lasting relationships with community members who can, in turn, help you get out more
* Work with you to set clear goals to help you become more independent – not dependent.

All volunteers will undergo a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check

What does this mean in practice?
With the help of our volunteers you can start getting out and about and doing things that you enjoy. My Guide volunteers can guide you to the shops, a coffee house, social club or even the local bingo. Once there, they will help you meet people such as shop assistants or club members, who can provide support on an ongoing basis.
Please note, however, that My Guide volunteers will not provide domestic services such as cleaning or cooking.
For further details email Pavis

Currently other services available are:

* Pavis can provide a Braille Transcription Service.
* You can find us at the Orsett Low Vision Clinic.
* There is a home visiting scheme.

For details of any of these email Pavis or go to the appropriate link on the Services Page of our old web site.