Befriending Schemes

Reviewed September 2023

It is not unusual for people with visual impairments to feel isolated, especially if it’s difficult to get out and about.  Befriending Schemes offer a regular friendly telephone call or home visit which can help to reduce feelings of isolation and rebuild confidence. 

Sight Loss Shropshire has put together a factsheet about local and national Befriending Schemes. 

Please call our office on 07778 956096 or email us at admin@sightlossshropshire.org.uk if you would like a copy, or you can download it here (MS Word format).