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Home Physical or sensory disability

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We offer a range of services to those residents who have a physical or sensory disability and need help to maintain accommodation and independence. Physically disabled

Help is provided through the following ways:

identifying your needs
providing financial advice
assistance with housing related information
support on accessing services in the community

Sensory Services Centre

The Sensory Services Centre in Redbridge helps those with a sensory disability including people who are:

deaf
hard of hearing
blind
partially sighted
deafblind

The centre offers, advice and information to people and their carers, support and training on sensory loss and equipment and hearing aid maintenance. Services are provided in partnership with other organisations.

How do I access the service?

If you feel you would benefit from the service, we will need to carry out an assessment of what your needs are.

For an assessment, please contact the Community Care Advice Centre.

Do I have to pay?

Currently you do not have to pay for any support provided.

How do I register a disability?

If you have a disability you can register as a disabled person with the Council. This may help in getting concessions such as reduced fares for public transport.

To register your disability, contact the Community Care Advice Centre.

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Useful websites

Adult Information Directory (AID) - information on services in Redbridge for adults living and working in the borough
Redbridge Disability Association (ReDA) - organisation working with and for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities in the Borough
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) -charity offering information, support and advice to people with sight loss
Action on Hearing Loss (formally known as RNID) charity offering services and information for deaf and hard of hearing people
Direct Gov, disabled people – information for disabled people and their carers e.g. on employment, rights and home and housing options
Shopmobility - allows you to search for shopmobility schemes across the UK. These schemes lend manual or electric wheelchairs and scooters for shopping and leisure trips.