Help with combined sight and hearing difficulties
Combined hearing and sight difficulties can range from being deaf and blind to being hard of hearing and partially sighted.
The service you will have is provided by Rehabilitation Officers for Visual Impairment (ROVI).
ROVI’s are specialists in combined hearing and sight difficulties. They will talk to you about your hearing and sight loss and any problems you might be having and will give you a special assessment.
The service aims to give you the right information and skills so you can have more independence in your home and community.
The service includes:
- advice and information – this includes help with communication, mobility and information about local services
- equipment – we can loan you special equipment to help with sight and hearing loss
- practical help – this includes communicators for appointments, guides on shopping trips and leisure activities, support at day services, help with phone calls and correspondence
- referrals to Supporting People and housing related support services
For further information or to make a referral, please contact the Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) Team
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