The project offers a range of
befriending services to reduce loneliness and isolation and improve the wellbeing of
older people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
An individually planned
befriending service whereby volunteers use their sight in a practical way to help the
visually impaired person. It can be used for companionship, reading, writing of letters, accompanying etc, but not for domestic work, decorating or gardening.
Other Results
Befriending scheme for people with
aniridia who are members of Aniridia Network - an opportunity to talk to someone who has experience of the condition.
Being told you need laser treatment or surgery to treat your
glaucoma can be an overwhelming experience. Though you will be given information on the procedure itself, it’s likely that you will still have lots of questions about what to expect. Speaking to someone who has already had the laser treatment or surgery can offer much needed re-assurance and helps to make the unknown a little less daunting.
If you have any questions about laser treatment or surgery for glaucoma, we can put you in touch with someone (referred to as a ‘buddy’) who has already had the procedure. They can talk you through their own experience of the treatment, relate to concerns you may have and answer any questions.
Our befrienders are here to talk, laugh and build lasting friendships with. Living with
deafblindness can be lonely and you might find yourself feeling increasingly isolated. That’s why we offer a free
befriending service where you can have some regular company from a friendly volunteer, either by phone, text message or email.
It is not unusual for some people with
macular disease to feel isolated, especially if it's difficult to get out and about. However, there is no need to feel alone - MS telephone befrienders can provide a regular friendly phone call, which may help to rebuild confidence and independence. Their telephone
befriending service may be especially helpful if you cannot get to one of their
support group meetings, but would like to talk to someone who has experience of macular disease.
The
Macular Society can put you in touch with a Treatment Buddy who has already had treatment, for information and reassurance. If you are experiencing visual hallucinations (
Charles Bonnet Syndrome) due to sight loss there is a buddy service where you can talk to someone who has also experienced visual hallucinations for information and reassurance.
The 'My Guide' scheme is a partnership between
Guide Dogs and community organisations, which helps people with sight loss get out of their homes and back into the community. My Guide aims to reduce the isolation that many people with sight loss experience, helping to rebuild their confidence and regain their independence.
For people who prefer a regular call from someone who is affected with inherited sight loss and can offer a listening ear, provide information, hints and tips.
This provides opportunities for you to socialise in small groups by phone to build friendships and get peer support with other people in a similar situation. We match individuals together for conversations based on age and group preferences. Trained volunteers or RNIB staff facilitate the groups. Talk and Support
befriending groups meet on the same day, at the same time, each week. Each group runs for 55 minutes. Facilitators help the group chat together and keep the conversation flowing.
To provide Christian friendship, support, encouragement and fun to people experiencing sight loss (especially those unable to easily access Christian and social activities) via Telephone Friendship Groups. It offers blind and partially sighted people the opportunity via the telephone to share the Scriptures together,
pray together and fellowship together - all from the comfort of their own armchair!
The only free nationwide service dedicated to helping
disabled people make friends remotely. Chat online or on the phone with your buddy once a week from the comfort of your home.
The only free nationwide service dedicated to helping
disabled people make friends remotely. Chat online or on the phone with your buddy once a week from the comfort of your home. Sense Virtual Buddying is open to disabled people aged 5 and over in the UK.
