Sensory Team - hearing and or vision - Support and advice

The Hull Sensory Team based within adult social care, supports people with sight and or hearing impairment.

They are a multi-disciplinary team including Rehabilitation officers, Social workers and advisors. They can support with a wide range of needs, from aids and adaptations to full care needs assessments. The team are also able to provide specialist deafblind assessments.

This can include advice and support on –

• equipment and adaptations
• alternative techniques to carrying out daily living tasks
• holding and completing the registrations for sight and hearing impairment
• long cane and orientation
• mobility training for people with sight impairments
• advice on social care support