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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 help in accessing these services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via secure online form.
Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery
No need for a referral — contact us directly to see if we can support you.
- Telephone 01308 428943
- Contact us via secure online form
- Advice and support
- Carer support
- Community activities
- Interpreting services
- Wellbeing and counselling
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: info@deafblind.org.uk
Website: www.deafblind.org.uk
SignHealth
National - Adult and CYP sensory impairment support, including abuse services, talking therapy, and training.
Website: signhealth.org.uk
Bridport Deaf Club
Bridport - Community group for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Email: bridport.deafclub@hotmail.com
Website: facebook.com/bridportdeafclub
Childline
Dorset wide, National — Support for CYP and young people, including abuse, anxiety, counselling, and safeguarding.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Website: childline.org.uk
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: info@sense.org.uk
Website: sense.org.uk
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)
Email: info@dorsetblind.org.uk
Website: dorsetblind.org.uk
Bev Jones — Dorset Blind Association
Weymouth, Portland, and West Dorset - Over 65’s community support manager.
Telephone: 07801 654079
Email: bev@dorsetblind.org.uk
Website: dorsetblind.org.uk/about-us/our-team/service-staff/bev-jones/
RNIB Helpline
National - Advice and support for people with sight loss.
Telephone: 0303 123 9999 (8am–8pm weekdays, 9am–1pm Sat)
Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk
Website: rnib.org.uk
Library Service — RNIB
National - Accessible reading services.
Telephone: 03031 239999
Email: libraryinfo@rnib.org.uk
Dorchester Social Club - Dorset Blind Association
Dorchester - Friendship and activities.
Email: info@dorsetblind.org.uk
Website: dorsetblind.org.uk/how-we-can-help-you/social-clubs-for-visually-impaired-people/
Bridport & District Social Club - Dorset Blind Association
Bridport - Social group with transport options.
Telephone: 01308 898484 (Ian Ibbotson)
Email: ian.ibbotson@btinternet.com
Website: dorsetblind.org.uk/how-we-can-help-you/social-clubs-for-visually-impaired-people/
Bridport & District Blind Club
Bridport - Social club for people with sight loss.
Telephone: 01308 427915 (Ann Cook)
Website: Bridport & District Blind Club
Devon Insight
Devon - Advice, support, and counselling for people with sight loss.
Telephone: 01392 876 666 (Mon–Fri 10am–2pm)
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 and tell us about your support offering.
Last updated: August 2025.