RNIB Talk and Support offers telephone groups for adults with sight loss in the UK. The groups are available from the comfort of people's home using the telephone.
The telephone groups provide opportunities for people to make friends, share information and support each other.
"It's like a lifeline to me. I felt my world was closing in before joining my telephone group. I've met so many good friends." Telephone group participant
For more information or to join a group, please contact the Talk and Support team by calling 0845 330 3723 or 020 7874 1303 or email talkandsupport@rnib.org.uk
Types of telephone groups
RNIB Tele Befriending groups are weekly telephone social groups.
Telephone Book Clubs are monthly telephone groups lasting for six months. They are for people who have a passion for books.
Find out more by reading our Talk and Support frequently asked questions.
How you can help us
The success of our RNIB Talk and Support telephone groups is wholly dependent on the time and commitment given by our volunteers. Find out more about the opportunities available to volunteer with Talk and Support.
Referrals
If you work with blind and partially sighted people and want to refer someone to Talk and Support, find out how by visiting our Talk and Support information for professionals page.