Halton Sensory Services have ​specialist staff experienced in ​supporting people that have sight or ​hearing loss. The service is a ​partnership between Vision Support ​and Deafness Resource Centre, ​supported by Halton Borough Council ​to provide the following services:
• Support, information and advice on sensory
loss in one place
• Specialist 1:1 support
• Drop in facilities
• Specialist training – Sensory Awareness,
British Sign Language, IT, Braille
• Community Information Unit
• Home visits
• Loaned and Purchased Equipment
• Benefits Advice
Information & Advice
A team of skilled and experienced staff will ​provide information on all aspects of sensory ​loss and support you to live independently
Training
We offer:
- Digital Inclusion
- Deaf Awareness Training
- Vision Impairment Training
- British Sign Language Courses
- Family Sign Language
- Braille Training
Deaf Advocacy
Specialist one-to-one support for Deaf or hard of ​hearing people to deal with issues impacting on ​their lives. This service facilitates informed ​decision making.
Children and Family Team
A range of specialist services are available to ​families and children who are living with ​Deafness.
- Information and Guidance
- Advocacy
- Peer Support & Role Models
- Social Activities
- 1:2:1 Support
Equipment to Support Independence
Providing equipment designed to support ​people with hearing and vision loss live more ​independently in their homes, at work or on ​the move. Qualified staff assess individual ​needs and provide information and advice on ​the type of equipment available to meet those ​needs. Some of the equipment is available ​FREE on a long term loan basis and advice is ​provided on a full range available to buy.
What Type of Equipment Is Available to Me?
There are different kinds of equipment ​available, dependent on your personal needs.
For Sight Loss: Visual Aids such as Talking ​Watches, talking clocks and low vision aids.
For Hearing Loss: Flashing Doorbells to alert ​you to visitors, or Loop Systems to help you hear ​conversations or the television, special smoke ​alarms and more.
Support Groups
We have regular groups such as:
- Hard of Hearing
- Tinnitus
- Activity Group (Visual Impairment)
- Braille
click here to ask us about ​the latest dates and times ​of our groups
Social & Recreation Opportunities
There are a number of social groups running to ​reduce the isolation of people with sensory loss.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Officers enable people with a vision ​impairment to become independent in their daily ​lives. Ongoing advice and support, including welfare ​rights advice, is provided by Rehabilitation ​Assistants who visit service users in their home.
Contact us...
Location:
Halton Sensory Service
126 Widnes Road,
Widnes, WA8 6AX
Tel:
0151 511 8801
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0151 511 8801