Vision Support

Services

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.

If you would like to find out more please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk

Counselling Service

Vision Support

Vision Support Counselling Service is here for anyone living with a vision impairment who is struggling with their emotional wellbeing.

If you would like to find out more please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk

Let’s Talk Telephone Befriending

Vision Support

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.

If you would like to find out more please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk

Home Visitor Service

Vision Support

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.

If you would like to find out more please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk

Social Groups

Vision Support

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.

If you would like to find out more please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk

The Rainbow Foundation

The Rainbow Foundation logo.

The Rainbow Foundation logo.

Rainbow Art Group

The group explores a variety of themes, artists and techniques in a mix of mediums and is a wonderful opportunity to explore your creative side.

They have many other groups you can get involved with and provide other services such as Day Opportunities and a Community Wellbeing Service

You can get in touch with The Rainbow Foundation by calling 01948 830 730 or emailing info@rainbowcentrerepenley.org.uk or to send in a direct referral please email spt@therainbowfoundation.org.uk

Find out more by visiting The Rainbow Foundation Website

Macular Society

Macular Society logo.

Macular Society logo.

Social Groups

This organisation has support groups throughout the UK, you can click the link here to find your nearest group.

You can also get in touch by calling 0300 3030 111  or emailing info@macularsociety.org.uk

Wrexham Warehouse

Dewis Cymru logo.

Dewis Cymru logo.

Men’s Shed

A Men’s Shed is a community group with the aim of promoting men’s health and wellbeing through social interaction and practical activity. Men’s Sheds are independent social groups helping men to share skills, learn something new and make new friends. To find out more you can visit the DEWIS Wales Website  or you can call 01978 664 832 or email info@wrexhamwarehouseproject.co.uk

Waterworld

Freedom Leisure logo.

Freedom Leisure logo.

Leisure and Activity centre

Waterworld is the Health and Fitness centre in Wrexham which provides different leisure services such as swimming, classes and different gyms. To find out more about what’s available and when you can visit their Information Page or call them directly on 01978 297300

Kim Inspire

KIM Inspire logo.

KIM Inspire logo.

Wrexham

Providing services throughout north east wales with peer support and social opportunities to help improve your mental wellbeing.

You can get in touch by calling 01352 872 189  or visit the Kim Inspire Website Here

Job Sense

JobSense logo.

JobSense logo.

Wrexham

Helping people with sensory loss to build practical, vocational and confidence skills which can help find a pathway into employment.

You can get in touch by calling 01492 530013 or emailing Info@signsightsound.org.uk

Torchwood Bowling Group

Bradley Park Bowling Club logo.

Bradley Park Bowling Club logo.

Wrexham

If you have a vision impairment and would like to enjoy a game of bowls whether you are new to the sport or have tried it before then the Torchwood Bowling Group would like to invite you to join. The group meet at the Bradley Park Club near Wrexham. The group meet in all weathers from April through to September.

You can get in touch by calling 01978 855586.

Retina UK

Retina UK logo.

Retina UK logo.

Wrexham

The Retina UK Local Peer Support Groups provide a welcoming and friendly opportunity for people to meet up to share experiences, tips and information.

You can get in touch by calling 0300 111 4000 or emailing services@retinauk.org.uk

Find out more by visiting their website

Coed Lleol

Small Woods Wales logo.

Small Woods Wales logo.

Charity

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.