RNIB Tele Befriending Groups

This is a longitudinal research study analyzing the social and psychological benefits of taking part in RNIB Tele Befriending. Telebriending groups are weekly social groups over the telephone.
www.rnib.org.uk/talkandsupport
(Read quotes from the report halfway down the page then click on the link to read the Executive Summary)

This is the executive summary from my first report on the impact of RNIB Talk & Support Telebefriending groups for people who are blind or partially sighted.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_TBeval.hcsp


The Stroke Helpline and Information Service

The Stroke Helpline and Information Service provides information about stroke, how to get help and support at home, local Stroke Association services and other organisations that may be able to help.
http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/how_were_performing.html
(Then click on link for ‘independent evaluation report’ near the foot of the page)

RNIB Parent Support Groups

This report evaluates a three-year pilot project by RNIB Talk and Support to support parents of children with sight loss by providing opportunities for parents to meet and learn in groups on the telephone.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_talkandsupportfullrepor.doc

RNIB Emotional Support Telephone Service

The Emotional Support Telephone Service offers confidential emotional support and information over the telephone for blind and partially sighted people and their families.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_ess_estsreport.doc