A sudden change in your sight needs urgent advice. See who to contact

Checked 4 October 2026England

South West

Bristol hospital information and a network of community sight-loss services across several South West counties.

Contact each service directly to check eligibility, catchment and referral arrangements. A listing here is not permission to attend an eye casualty or clinic.

For sudden or serious sight changes

NHS eye service

Bristol Eye Hospital

Official information on specialist eye services, appointments, accessibility, interpreters and emergency arrangements.

Local charity network

Sight Support West of England, Insight Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Sight

Community advice and resource centres across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Swindon. The location page explains each charity's area.

Official sources checked 4 October 2026. Selected examples only. Local services and referral rules change, so check the official page before you travel.

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