Services for people with hearing difficulties

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and are finding it hard to manage you can get help and support from our Sensory Disabilities Resource Team. They can offer:

  • A rehabilitation service
  • Equipment for day-to-day living, for example flashing doorbells, telephone amplifiers, television amplifiers and minicom
  • Training in communication skills - using British Sign Language or Deaf Blind Manual
  • Advice and information on what is available locally, regionally and nationally

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Services for people with sight difficulties

If you are blind or partially sighted and are finding it difficult to manage you may be able to get help from our Sensory Disabilities Resource Team. They can offer:

  • A rehabilitation service e.g. mobility training, daily living skills
  • Following assessment equipment identified that will assist you with daily living tasks
  • Training in communication skills, for example typing, Braille, Moon and Deaf-Blind Manual
  • Information about other local, regional and national services

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Useful information about the Sensory Resource Team