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The Phone Visiting service provided by the Association is going strong.
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. For them their visual impairment may stop them taking part in social activities particularly if they live in upland areas where life can be tediously quiet and remote from human contact. Since the small number of workers in social services cannot maintain contact, the Telephone Visiting project supplements their efforts. Callers can also pick up any needs which may arise; it can refer them to social services and it can provide information relevant to their circumstances.
The project is now going into its third year. It was originally funded by the
Orange Community Futures Awards Programme in 2005 but is now funded by the
Association.
If you know anyone who could benefit from this service and would like to
receive a regular call, contact Bryn Lloyd on 01970 828555.