Helping you live well
Tel: 01237 476363
Sensory Loss
Devon Sensory team
Staff work with people affected by sensory loss, and their families and carers to help people live as independently as possible.
Tel: Care Direct on 0345 155 1007
Macular Society
Support and advice for those with macular disease.
Living Options Devon
Free advice, support, listening support and also equipment loan information for those with sensory loss. Pre-arranged appointments take place at Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL.
01392 459222
SMS 07856 426 940
RNIB
Practical and emotional support for those with sight loss.
Tel: 0303 123 9999
Blind Veterans UK
Rebuilding veterans' lives after sight loss.
Tel: 0300 111 22 33
Thomas Pocklington Trust
Improves the opportunities of blind and partially sighted people so that they have the same life chances as everyone.
Tel: 020 8995 0880
Bideford and Torridge Macular Group
Local support group - 1st Thurs of the month, 10.00am to 12 noon, Burton Art Gallery, Bideford, EX39 2QQ.
Tel: Jo Fishwick 07947 373 244
Torridge Friendship and Visually Impaired Group
2nd Tues each month, 2pm to 4pm Sea Scouts Hall, Victoria Park, Bideford - various speakers, quizzes, bingo, fun and laughter. Mostly older but all very welcome.
Tel: Susan Uttley 01237 470 696
Hearing Loss Support Group
Held at Great Torrington Bickford Centre
Tel: 01271 373236