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Help with hearing and or eyesight loss

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More help and support

Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB)

Provides:

  • equipment, accessories and tech to help with sight loss
  • expert advice and practical tips for everyday life
Blind Aid

Offers:

  • home visiting services 
  • telephone befriending
  • group activities
Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) 

Provides information and advice on hearing loss. 

Time and Talents

Offers fortnightly meetings and other social activities including occasional day trips.

Crusoe Club at Blackfriars Settlement 

A weekly club for visually impaired older people.

Eye to Eye at Southwark Pensioners 

A fortnightly club for the visually impaired aged 50 and over.

Torch Trust 

An ecumenical Christian ministry focusing on spiritual support and encouragement for the blind and partially sighted. 

The local group meets monthly.

Southwark Disablement Association (SDA)

Can help with:

  • benefits
  • letters and bills
  • housing issues
  • work issues
  • accessing health services