Equipment, Adaptation and Sensory Impairment Service service
The equipment, adaptation and sensory impairment service includes:
The equipment and adaptations assessment team
The sensory impairment team
We help people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. We help people make the most of their abilities to remain as independent and safe as possible in their own home.
The equipment and adaptations team may be able to help with:
Advice about different ways of doing things
Assistance with obtaining specialist equipment
Assistance with adaptations to the home
Advice regarding moving and handling
Advice and assistance to move to another property if the existing home cannot be adapted
The sensory impairment team is for people who have sight loss, hearing loss or are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. The team may be able to help with:
Mobility training
Assistance with obtaining specialist equipment
Advice regarding communication skills, e.g. Braille, use of magnifiers
Independent living skills training
Accessing the service
Tel: 01226 775800
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Provider South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health