Warrington Sensory Loss and Telecare Team

Warrington Borough Council's sensory and telecare team provides services for people with hearing or sight loss. We provide a comprehensive and confidential service which is tailored to your individual needs and aims to help improve your quality of life. 

Hearing loss services include:

• Qualified and experienced social work staff
• Specialist equipment workers offering assessment, advice and support
• Providing assistive technology equipment 
• Support workers offering practical help with issues such as completing forms, telephone calls and clarification of letters and other correspondence
• Highly qualified, self employed professionals who can provide interpreting support 

Visual impairment services include:

• A specialist worker who can support you to carry out everyday tasks and increase your independence
• Help you to use your remaining vision and other senses as effectively as possible
• Home visits to identify the particular problems you face and offer advice and practical help on possible ways of dealing with them
• A wide range of equipment to help you in your day-to-day life, and how to use it
• Help with handwriting, keyboard skills and Braille
• Help with mobility - regaining confidence, getting to local shops and amenities, using public transport
• Give advice to your family and friends