Sensory Solutions

Sensory Solutions provides information, advice and equipment for people of all ages with concerns about sight or hearing. Family members, carers, friends, professionals and employers are welcome to use this confidential and impartial service provided by trained advisors. 

We provide the following services from our base at 156 Mannamead Road and out in the community:Resource Centre  - a well stocked demonstration centre showcasing assistive technology designed to help people with sensory impairment live independently. We also offer a FREE home trial service for most equipment

Outreach Service – a home visiting service offering practical support to promote independent living
Insight training course introducing people with sight impairments to the local and national support available to help them adjust to living with sight loss

Low Vision Service – help with managing the impact on life of low vision
Support for people who have hearing loss and those who are profoundly Deaf
Individual and group Information Technology (IT) sessions

Braille tuition and ‘Skills for Seeing’ (Eccentric viewing) training
Sensory Awareness training for individuals and businesses

Tailored training for medical and allied professionals on how to support patients with sensory loss
Programme of exhibitions and events