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Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Deafblind Support
Deafblind Support
This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that can provide advice, support, and activities for people who are deafblind or have combined hearing and sight loss.
If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.
Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery
If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.
- Support with finances
- Getting Active
- Hobbies and Interests
- Connecting to Community
- Supporting wellbeing
- Help with Long Term Conditions
Deaf & Deafblind Services
Local and national organisations supporting people who are deaf, deafblind, or have combined hearing and sight loss.
Deafblind UK
Dorset wide, National - Advice and Support, Carer Support, Counselling.
Telephone: 07903 572885 / 0800 132320 (Helpline)
Email: Email Deafblind UK
Website: Visit the Deafblind UK website
SignHealth
National - Adult and CYP sensory impairment support, including abuse services, talking therapy, and training.
Website: Visit the SignHealth website
Bridport Deaf Club
Bridport - Community group for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Email: Email Bridport Deaf Club
Wilts & Dorset Deaf Association
Dorset wide - Sensory impairment support.
Childline
Dorset wide, National — Support for CYP and young people, including abuse, anxiety, counselling, and safeguarding.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Email: Email Childline
Website: Visit the Childline website
Sense
National - Advice, condition-specific support, and interpreting services including BSL interpreters, speech-to-text reporters, deaf-blind manual interpreters, and advocates.
Telephone: 0300 330 9256
Email: Email Sense
Website: Visit the Sense website
Free NHS Interpreting Service
Interpreting is available free of charge for patients using GP and NHS Hospital Services in England. This includes interpreting for people who are deaf or deafblind.
- Children are not allowed to act as interpreters.
- Let your GP or hospital team know you need an interpreter as soon as possible, preferably when making your appointment.
- If you are going into hospital, contact the ward or department when you receive your appointment letter.
- You may ask a friend or relative to help you communicate your need for an interpreter.
Blind / Low-Vision Services
Support, clubs, and helplines for people with sight loss in Dorset and nearby.
Dorset Blind Association
Dorset wide - Support for people with sight loss, including social clubs, befriending, and equipment advice.
Telephone: 01202 712865 (library) / 01202 712869 (other services)
Bev Jones — Dorset Blind Association
Weymouth, Portland, and West Dorset - Over 65’s community support manager.
Telephone: 07801 654079
RNIB Helpline
National - Advice and support for people with sight loss.
Telephone: 0303 123 9999 (8am–8pm weekdays, 9am–1pm Sat)
Email: Email RNIB Helpline
Website: Visit the RNIB website
Library Service — RNIB
National - Accessible reading services.
Telephone: 03031 239999
Email: Email Library Service — RNIB
Website:Visit the RNIB Library website
Dorchester Social Club - Dorset Blind Association
Dorchester - Friendship and activities.
Email: Email Dorchester Social Club - Dorset Blind Association
Website: Visit the Dorset Blind Association social clubs page
Bridport & District Social Club - Dorset Blind Association
Bridport - Social group with transport options.
Telephone: 01308 898484 (Ian Ibbotson)
Email: Email Bridport & District Social Club - Dorset Blind Association
Website: Visit the Dorset Blind Association social clubs page
Bridport & District Blind Club
Bridport - Social club for people with sight loss.
Telephone: 01308 427915 (Ann Cook)
Devon Insight
Devon - Advice, support, and counselling for people with sight loss.
Telephone: 01392 876 666 (Mon–Fri 10am–2pm)
Email: Email Devon Insight
Further Information
While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.
If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.
Last updated: August 2025.