Tiggo Care provides home care services that support people with visual impairment, including those who are partially sighted, living with vision loss, or blind.
Visual impairment can affect daily life, especially when you live in your own home. Many visually impaired people continue to live independently, but some need extra support when sight loss makes certain everyday tasks or daily routinesdifficult. Simple tasks such as cooking, reading, or identifying personal items are often challenging for visually impaired individuals.
With visual impairment home care, our dedicated team offers practical assistance that helps you maintain independence and enjoy a comfortable life. Visiting or live-in care allows many visually impaired individuals to remain in their own homes, which is often preferred for emotional and psychological reasons.
As a trusted home care agency, Tiggo Care delivers visual impairment home care that adapts to your needs. Our professional carers offer person-centred care that supports your physical health and mental well-being while respecting your choices and routines. Speak to our friendly team today to learn how we can offer support that fits your life.
Whatever your care needs and wherever your loved one is on their care journey, please contact us and let’s talk. We're here to help.
More than 2 million people in the UK live with a visual impairment, and 340,000 people are registered blind or partially sighted.
Visual impairment is generally defined as having worse vision than 6/12 on the Snellen scale, halfway down the optician’s chart. This is the same amount of vision loss that requires you to give up a British driving licence.
Visual impairment describes a wide range of vision loss, from mild difficulty seeing details to complete blindness. Some blind people have no usable vision, while others may still notice light or shapes. Many visually impaired individuals experience unique challenges that affect their daily activities, mobility, and confidence.
Simple things such as reading, cooking, or identifying personal items can become difficult tasks. Emotionally and psychologically, visual impairment can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of grief and fear. Also, falls may become more common for visually impaired individuals, especially without appropriate support. Hence, emergency plans for individuals with visual impairments should include accessible care plans with emergency contacts and clear escape routes identified with tactile indicators.
Changes to the home environment, such as improved lighting or clearer pathways, can reduce risks and support physical well-being and social well-being.
Nearly 80% of people with visual impairments are aged over 65, and 60% are over the age of 75. However, age isn’t the only cause of visual impairment. Visual impairment can develop for many reasons, including hereditary eye conditions, damage to the optic nerve, or conditions such as macular degeneration. Some people are born blind, while others experience vision loss later in life. Regardless of the cause, visual impairment care focuses on helping people continue living independently rather than defining them by their diagnosis.
The most common causes of visual impairment are:
Home care allows visually impaired people to remain in familiar surroundings, which can reduce anxiety and support their mental well-being. Visual impairment home care helps people manage daily life safely while continuing activities they value.
Our professional carers receive rigorous training to understand how visual impairment affects physical health, mental well-being, and social well-being, and how to deliver the best visual impairment care. The support they offer may include:
For people who need continuous support, live-in care is an option. Live-in care can allow visually impaired people to remain at home rather than moving into residential care, which many families prefer for their loved ones. A personalised care plan and flexible care package ensure the right level of assistance is always available.
Live-in carers assist visually impaired individuals with daily activities, including meal preparation, medication management, and personal hygiene. Live-in care supports visually impaired clients in managing their healthcare needs, including medication management and attending medical appointments.
Furthermore, live-in carers help visually impaired clients stay connected with their community by facilitating participation in social events and activities. Live-in carers can also help visually impaired clients maintain a safe and accessible home environment by identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
The mental and overall well-being of a visually-impaired person should always be a care priority. Emotional support from live-in carers helps visually impaired individuals build confidence and maintain a positive outlook on life.
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Our home care service is based on personal experience
We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
Chris Williams - Tiggo Care Founder
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
A home care service can support people with visual impairment in many ways, from short visits to live-in care. Support includes practical assistance with daily routines, helping people continue living independently in their own homes. Effective home care for individuals with visual impairments prioritises safety, maximising remaining vision, using appropriate assistive technologies, and keeping their environment organised.
Small changes to the home environment can improve the safety and confidence of people with visual impairments. Using adjustable task lamps and ensuring bright, even lighting can reduce shadows and glare in work areas, kitchens, and staircases. Keeping pathways and walking areas free from clutter and securing loose rugs can eliminate trip hazards. Installing grab rails in bathrooms and continuous handrails on both sides of staircases can also improve safety.
Clear communication, consistency, and respect are essential. Always ask how to help rather than making assumptions, as visually impaired individuals manage daily life in different ways and value their independence.
Home care for people with visual impairments includes assistance with daily tasks, mobility support, and companionship. Skilled and compassionate care can help people stay safe and connected, and continue living independently with dignity.
Contact our care team using the form below or by calling our office and we'll organise a free consultation to advise you on your specific care needs.
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