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Equipment to help people with a sensory loss
What does it do?
As part of a Sensory Assessment, we can provide advice about suitable equipment to help with your sensory loss. Some items, which are in common use, can be obtained from the Sensory Team. In its simplest form, a sensory assessment is the time when we listen to you and talk with you about how your sensory impairment is affecting you. There are two types of assessments within the Sensory Team:
Social work assessment:
People with a hearing impairment, visual impairment, or a combined hearing and visual impairment may request a social work assessment.
This may result in other agencies or organisations becoming involved and will incorporate the following issues:
an individual's care needs
needs of carers
how sensory impairment affects daily living
an assessment of risks
information and advice on issues such as communication, benefits, etc.
Rehabilitation assessment:
People with a hearing impairment, visual impairment, or a combined hearing and visual impairment may have a rehabilitation assessment.
There are two rehabilitation workers, one for visual impairment and one for hearing impairment.
The rehabilitation worker can assist with mobility, communication and daily living skills and they can also advise on education and employment. They can provide equipment to improve everyday living.
Both assessments are carried out to find the best way of assisting you in managing your sensory impairment and how we may be able to help.
Social work assessment:
People with a hearing impairment, visual impairment, or a combined hearing and visual impairment may request a social work assessment.
This may result in other agencies or organisations becoming involved and will incorporate the following issues:
an individual's care needs
needs of carers
how sensory impairment affects daily living
an assessment of risks
information and advice on issues such as communication, benefits, etc.
Rehabilitation assessment:
People with a hearing impairment, visual impairment, or a combined hearing and visual impairment may have a rehabilitation assessment.
There are two rehabilitation workers, one for visual impairment and one for hearing impairment.
The rehabilitation worker can assist with mobility, communication and daily living skills and they can also advise on education and employment. They can provide equipment to improve everyday living.
Both assessments are carried out to find the best way of assisting you in managing your sensory impairment and how we may be able to help.
Who it is for?
Help is available for people with a hearing impairment, visual impairment, or a combined hearing and visual impairment.
Where it is available?
Local service (Wigan).
What it costs:
Both the rehabilitation service and any equipment supplied as a result of the rehabilitation assessment are free of charge. If any additional services are supplied as a result of a social care assessment, there will be some cost but the actual amount you pay will depend on what services you receive.
How to access or apply for it:
The Wigan Council Sensory Team is the first point of contact for all referrals and general enquiries. You can contact them from 8.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Wigan Council Sensory Team
Address: Wigan Council, Disability Resource Centre, Hamilton Square, Wigan, WN5 9RX
Phone: 01942 828787
Wigan Council Sensory Team
Address: Wigan Council, Disability Resource Centre, Hamilton Square, Wigan, WN5 9RX
Phone: 01942 828787
Additional information:
When you contact the Sensory Team, they'll discuss your situation over the phone, check that they've got all the facts straight and then follow this up with a visit to your home to talk about your personal situation and to discuss what help is available.
Classification(s):
Eye services, Hearing services, Information / Signposting / Gateway service, Services and Suppliers, Safety & security
Info last updated:
07/10/2016
Provider
Disability Resource Centre, Hamilton Square, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 9RX