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Yes, Articles for the blind is a scheme for blind and visually impaired customers who are registered as blind under the provisions of the National Assistance Act 1948.
We also include people whose standard of close-up vision, with spectacles of N12 or less as certified by an ophthalmologist, doctor or ophthalmic optician.
The scheme waives postage on UK items up to 2kg and all letter formats to international destinations for sending:
• books, printed materials, letters, relief maps
• audio and electronic media
• equipment such as magnifiers and mobility aids

To send items under the scheme, simply write 'ARTICLES FOR THE BLIND' on the front of the envelope and the sender's name and address clearly on the reverse.

1. Take your item to your local Post Office where it can be checked and sealed by the counter staff.
2. Mail must be addressed to the blind or visually impaired person at that address.
3. Items that are addressed to “The Occupier” or “Dear Customer” etc. or not a named recipient cannot be sent under this scheme.

Mail formats you can send:

• UK destinations - All formats up to 2kg using standard postage.
• All International destinations - Letters and Large Letters using standard postage.