Dual Sensory Loss

If you have a 'dual sensory loss', that is, a significant difficulty with both your hearing and your sight, it can cause problems with:

• mobility and getting out and about
• communication
• dealing with correspondence
• managing daily tasks

You can request an assessment of all your sensory needs through either the Hearing Loss or Visual Loss services provided by Powys Social Services. Following assessment we can offer registration as Deafblind.

What is Deafblindness?

"An individual is regarded as Deafblind if their combined sight and hearing impairment cause difficulties with Communication, Access to Information and Mobility".

Other people who can help

Telephone aids: A variety of aids are available through British Telecom. BT will provide some equipment such as an Extension Bell, free of charge to customers who are hard of hearing or deaf. Ring Freephone: 0800 800 150 for details.

Flashing smoke alarms: These can be fitted by the Fire Service and are free of charge.  Tel: 0800 3899279.  Website: https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/contact-us/

Contacts

• Email: assist@powys.gov.uk
• Phone: 0345 602 7050 (8.30-4.45 Monday - Thursday and 8.30 - 4.15 Friday)
• Emergency Duty Team 0300 333 2222 (Delta Wellbeing out of hours service)
• Text: Adults in Powys who are deaf or have hearing loss can text the ASSIST team on 07883 307 622. (8.30-4.45 Monday - Thursday and 8.30 - 4.15 Friday)
• Address: ASSIST (Adult Social Care), Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG

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