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Help with hearing and or eyesight loss

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Support eligibility

The adult sensory team may be able to offer you support if you're over 18 years old, live in Southwark and any of the following apply:

  • we've received your Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) and you're registered with us
  • you have a long-term, significant, non-correctable eye condition which affects your independence, safety and functioning
  • you have a long-term hearing loss (moderate or profound) which affects your independence, safety and functioning

We may carry out a sensory need assessment and provide you with:

  • equipment
  • minor adaptations
  • lighting assessments
  • advice 
  • vision rehabilitation like white cane training

We do not provide hearing aids or magnifying glasses. 

Speak to your GP who can refer you to a hearing aid service. 

Contact your eye clinic for magnifying glasses.