We provide a breadth of services aimed to not only increase independence but improve overall wellbeing when living with a vision impairment. We provide emotional support, social groups and information and guidance.
Vision Support Telephone Befriending Service is delivered by friendly volunteers who will call you once a week (or less frequently if desired) at a mutually agreed time and day to check in and have a chat.
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.
Our social groups meet once a month at a local venue. Our groups are delivered by friendly volunteers and provide opportunities to meet other people living with a vision impairment in your local area whilst also taking part in trips and activities.
The Rhyl Men’s Shed provides a safe, supportive & friendly environment for men of all ages, backgrounds and capabilities to gather together and potter, tend the garden and poly-tunnel, do woodwork, craft and art projects.
Rhyl Men’s Shed are based at 34 Wellington Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 1BN. You can contact them by calling 01745 798350 or email hello@rhylmensshed.co.uk
There is also a Rhyl Women’s Shed that meets every Wednesday from 10am.
Macular Society
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Social Groups
This organisation has support groups throughout the UK, you can click the link here to find your nearest group.
They provide free information and guidance for people who are struggling at work. They help manage stress and build resilience, reduce anxiety, improve physical help which can help show results in a better mental wellbeing.
Coed Lleol / Small Woods focuses primarily on social forestry, nurturing health and wellbeing through woodland projects and research with local communities across Wales.
You can get in touch by calling 01654 700061 or you can visit their website here for more information.