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Visual impairment

Introduction

Assessing your needs

Anyone who has a significant sight loss which is affecting their emotional and daily life can ask for support and an assessment from our qualified Rehabilitation Officers.  Contact any of the Social Services, Adult Social Care offices to find out more.

Carers who provide significant and regular support can also request a separate Carer's assessment (Carers’ Act 1995).

We have a register of people who have a Certificate of Visual Impairment from a Consultant Opthalmologist.  Ask your GP or eye clinic consultant about this.  You do not have to be registered to receive our services .

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