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Support for people with sensory impairments


Do you face challenges in your life? Or do you need advice for a family member?

Why not try our self-help tool?

By answering some quick questions about your current situation, we can direct you towards information, advice and services that could help you to live independently and improve your life.

This could include useful telephone numbers and ideas from us in adult social care.

Try our self-help tool now

What happens next?

If you are still facing challenges after using the self-help tool then you can complete a self-assessment online. If you have two or more needs then the tool will offer you our online self-assessment.

If you are not looking for advice or information or to submit an assessment, but want to discuss something else, contact us via Care Direct on 0345 155 1007 or email csc.caredirect@devon.gov.uk.

Getting help

If you think that you, a relative or someone you care for might need support with a physical or sensory disability phone Care Direct on 0345 155 1007 or email csc.caredirect@devon.gov.uk to speak to us for advice, or about having a social care needs assessment.

If you are eligible for services we will work with you to identify your needs and the best ways to meet them.

We can help you to find out more about:

  • equipment to live independently
  • benefits and finances
  • social clubs and activities

Our sensory team provides services to people who:

  • are visually impaired
  • are Deaf
  • have an acquired hearing loss
  • are deafblind – sometimes known as a dual sensory impairment – a significant combination of hearing and sight loss

Find services, groups and clubs in Devon on the Pinpoint website

Go to Pinpoint

Find equipment solutions to stay active, safe and independent.

Go to Independent Living Centre


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