Learn more about how we provide support to people who have sight and hearing difficulties - part of the Local Account Summary.
We understand the life-changing impact that sight and hearing difficulties, including loss, can have on someone’s life.
Our team of specialists and community care workers play a vital role in supporting people to understand the impact of sensory loss and working with them to reduce isolation, confusion and challenges with communication and mobility difficulties.
They also advise on support, provide rehabilitation, low vision assessments, and support to people with hearing and/or sight difficulties to lead independent lives. This includes demonstrations and short-term loans of equipment and aids to increase people’s independence, and working with Jackie Shepherd at the Guide Dogs Association to support our young people when they move from children’s to adults’ services.
We also know the impact this has on families and carers and provide them with advice and support.
I moved to Torbay three years ago and unfortunately my eyesight rapidly deteriorated and I was feeling extremely low.
The sensory team made a massive difference to my life and how I was feeling about it. Nas Shuker ROVI has helped me greatly through a very depressing period of adjustment and I would like to thank her very, very, much for her help, cheerfulness, and support whenever I needed it. This has made a great improvement in my life and now I am coping much better. I have more confidence in myself, and I don’t feel alone as I did. Attending the HOPE programme, coffee morning and Torbay VI Connect group has built my confidence to meet other people who shared the same struggle as me and to have a social life.