Improving Lives Plymouth - Sensory Solutions

Sensory Solutions provides information, advice and equipment for people of all ages with concerns about sight or hearing.

We provide the following services:

- Resource Centre - a well stocked demonstration centre showcasing assistive technology, free home trial service for most equipment is available
- Outreach Service - a home visiting service offering practical support to promote independent living
- Insight training course introducing people with sight impairments to the local and national support available to help them adjust to living with sight loss
- Low Vision Service
- Information Technology (IT) sessions
- Support for people who have hearing loss
- Braille tuition and ‘Skills for Seeing’ training
- Sensory Awareness training
- Tailored training for professionals
- Programme of exhibitions and events

Services offered:

• Volunteering
• Hospital information
• Low vision services
• Assistive technology products
• Low vision aids
• Loan equipment
• Everyday products
• Computer products
• Clubs and classes
• Support groups
• Home visiting
• Community advice
• Learning braille
• Computer skills
• Assistive technology training
• Eye health advice