By my side provide an individually tailored befriending service, which involves volunteers in social activity with
clients in their own homes or within social groups. Home visits provide practical help, including reading
correspondence, accompanied shopping, emotional support or companionship. Social groups are run by local
volunteers and include activities such as ten pin bowling, reading, craft, friendship and walking. The project
offers visually impaired people a range of opportunities to alleviate diminished mental health, encourages
greater community inclusion, offers improved access to services and helps to enhance life skills and quality of
life.
