Befriending scheme for people with
aniridia who are members of Aniridia Network - an opportunity to talk to someone who has experience of the condition.
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.
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.
This offers support and friendship through regular phone contact for
visually impaired people in Breconshire (South Powys).
For people living with a
vision impairment who may be feeling lonely and isolated and would like a chat to a friendly volunteer. Vision Support's Telephone
Befriending Service is delivered by volunteers who can call once a week (or less frequently if desired) at a time on a day that is agreed.
Befriending and At Home support for people with a hearing loss or who are
Deaf, enabling them to access aids and adaptations to support them to remain independent and safe.
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.
VIM provides peer support to people with sight loss in Merthyr at their meetings.
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.
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.
If you are isolated we can arrange for one of our volunteers to call you for a friendly chat and help with any difficulties.
Blind and partially sighted people who live alone or in isolated areas get a friendly call on a regular basis from volunteers who are themselves blind or partially sighted. Callers can also pick up any needs which may arise. They may be able to provide relevant information or can refer cases to social services.
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!
Vision Support understand how isolating living with a
vision impairment can be due to reduced confidence and mobility. Our home visitor service is here to provide companionship on a regular basis.
