Deafblind UK Winter Wellness Programme
Deafblind UK will be running their Winter Wellness Programme again this year to provide extra support to people who have both sight and hearing loss. Details are still being finalised, but it is expected it will include the following services:
- The helpline 0800 132320 will be open on Saturday mornings this year from 9 am to 1 pm (in addition to the normal hours). Anyone can ring in for a general chat if they are feeling a little bit lonely, or just want that connection with someone.
- The helpline will be open 10 am – 4 pm between Christmas and New Year.
- There will be a mixture of phone groups and video groups, including the monthly quiz group, which continued from last year’s winter wellness throughout the year.
- There will be a weekly drop in Zoom group, for a general chat.
- Positive Thoughts’ can be sent out by text or email to help uplift people, and anyone that does live on their own can have a weekly call if they wish.
- It may be possible to provide winter befrienders, to help people through the winter months.
- Those who may be on their own can request a call on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
If anyone is interested in any of this or would like to see if Deafblind UK can help in other ways they can contact the organisation either on the phone 0800 132320, email info@deafblind.org.uk or text 07418 371443. You will need to register with Deafblind UK to receive any of these services (support with registration can be provided). There is no charge but you do have to have both a sight and hearing loss.
Posted on the 2nd of November 2026