The Norfolk & Norwich Association for The Blind
Equipment Centres
Our Equipment Centres provide a comprehensive service of advice and information.
Norwich Equipment Centre
Our Norwich Centre located within the new Bradbury Activity Centre provides a comprehensive service of advice and information. A wide selection of aids for every day living can be assessed and purchased, including equipment to assist in reading and using a computer. Our Centre is staffed by both sighted and visually impaired people.
Opening times
The Norwich Equipment Centre is open daily including Saturday mornings; it is best to book for an appointment. Contact us on 01603 629558.
The Rainbow Room and The Sensory Voyager are also part of the Bradbury Activity Centre.
Mobile Equipment Centre
Our mobile visits towns, villages, schools and colleges throughout the County. It has a wide selection of equipment available to help those with sight problems ranging from computers to daily living aids. It also acts as an advice, information and education centre.
During the winter months the Mobile Centre is off the road and replaced by a Landrover “The Roving Eye” which visits clubs, schools and organisations. Please contact Richard Polley on 01603 629558 if you would like a visit.
West Norfolk Equipment Centre
Our centre in West Norfolk provides information, help and advice and where useful equipment may be assessed and ordered.
Opening times
- Monday 9.30am – 1.00pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm
Address
No. 3 North Lynn Business Village,
Bergen Way,
King's Lynn,
PE30 2JG
Tel: 01553 660808
Great Yarmouth Equipment Centre
Our centre in Great Yarmouth provides information, help and advice where useful equipment may be seen and ordered.
Opening times
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm
Address
12 Hall Quay,
Great Yarmouth,
NR30 1HP
Tel: 01493 745973
Cromer Equipment Centre
Our Cromer centre provides information, help and advice where useful equipment may be assessed and ordered.
Opening times
- Every Tuesday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm
Address
Merchants' Place,
16, Church Street,
Cromer,
NR27 9ES
Diss Equipment Centre
Our Diss centre provides information, help and advice where useful equipment may be assessed and ordered.
Opening times
Every Friday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Address
Diss Methodist Church,
Victoria Road,
Diss,
Norfolk
Breckland Equipment and Information Centre

The centre will be manned by the NNAB Community Workers for the Breckland area, who will be able to offer advice and support. A small range of equipment suitable for visually impaired people can also be viewed at the centre.
- Talking watches and clocks
- Large button telephone
- Daily living equipment
- Writing aids
- Lighting
Also available is a wide range of eye condition and general information leaflets relating to both local and national services.
Opening Times
The second and fourth Mondays of each month 10am – 12.30pm
Address
Wayland House
High Street
Watton
Norfolk IP25 6AR
There is ample parking and disabled access.
How We Can Help You
If you or any of your family are experiencing difficulties with your sight, you may wish to discuss your problems or receive helpful advice. We may be able to help you, or put you in contact with someone who can. We have close contact with the RNIB and Norfolk County Council Social Services.
Equipment Centre News
For updates on what is happening at our Equipment Centres, visit the Equipment Centre News page.

