Site-Based Clinics

Our site-based clinics provide direct, accessible eyecare for people experiencing homelessness. Located within trusted community settings such as day centres and support services, these clinics are designed to remove barriers and make it easier for people to access the care they need.

By working in partnership with local organisations, we deliver eyecare in places people already know and feel comfortable in. This approach helps reduce missed appointments, builds trust and ensures people can access support alongside other essential services.

From eye tests and glasses to follow-up care and referrals, our clinics offer a complete, supportive pathway to better vision and improved wellbeing.

About our clinics

Our site-based clinics are designed to meet people where they are. By embedding eyecare within homelessness services, we remove many of the barriers that prevent people from accessing traditional healthcare settings.

We prioritise creating  a calm and welcoming environment where people feel respected and supported. Appointments are designed to be flexible and unhurried, recognising that people’s circumstances can be complex and unpredictable.

Across our clinics, we provide comprehensive eye examinations, glasses dispensing, repairs and onward referrals where needed, helping people to improve their vision, confidence and quality of life.

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Vision Care Birmingham

SIFA Fireside 48–52 Allcock Street Birmingham B9 4DY
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Vision Care Edinburgh

Crisis Skylight Edinburgh 60 Cannon Street Edinburgh EH3 5DG
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Vision Care Leeds

St George’s Crypt Great George Street Leeds LS1 3BR
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Vision Care London

Crisis Skylight 50–52 Commercial Street London E1 6LT
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Vision Care Manchester

Cornerstones 104 Denmark Road Manchester M15 6JS

Where can I get free eye care?

Eye care should never be out of reach. If you or someone you support is affected by homelessness, find your nearest Vision Care clinic offering free eye care and glasses below.

Patient stories

Every person we support has their own journey — and their own experience of how better vision can change daily life.

These stories share the real impact of accessible eye care, told in the words of the people we’ve worked with.

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York patient
In York, one patient was so positive about the service that he encouraged a nervous young woman to have an eye test. By sharing a real-life example of how routine eye care can detect wider health issues, he helped reassure her. With his support, she felt confident enough to have her first eye test since childhood. She was amazed by the difference some glasses could make to her distance vision. 
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London Patient
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Del
“I can only say how grateful I am to Jane and Richard for volunteering onto the service. The thought of receiving my glasses has boosted my confidence no end. Also the procedures were well explained to me, which makes me more appreciative. Thank you so much. - Del.”

Volunteering

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting our site-based clinics. From welcoming patients to assisting with clinic delivery, volunteers help create a positive, supportive environment where people feel comfortable accessing care.

We welcome volunteers with experience in the optical sector or relevant clinical backgrounds, helping ensure a high standard of care and support across all our clinics.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about our services, clinics, or volunteering opportunities, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.