Sensory impairment

Support and advice on safe mobility, daily living and communication skills to support across the spectrum of sensory loss: hard of hearing, deaf, deafened and deafblind.

Anyone may become disabled

This could be suddenly through accident, or gradually through illness, and some people are disabled from birth.

Whatever a person's disability, there are a range of different support options available that can help a person to maintain their independence.

Information and support available if you experience:

Further guidance

Blue Badge

Find out about the Blue Badge scheme and how to apply.

Benefits, debt and money advice

On this page there is information about the types of disability benefits available.

Getting some support

If you are looking for advice and help for yourself, for a loved one or for someone else, the first step is to contact us, we can discuss what it is that you need.

Sensory Matters service run by Sight Concern

We have commissioned a service called ‘Sensory Matters’ run by Sight Concern Worcestershire. It launched in October 2023, and provides information, advice and guidance to anyone in Worcestershire who is vision impaired, Deaf, hard of hearing, has dual sensory loss or is deafblind. We have a team of Sensory Impairment Advisors who can offer information and advice, signpost or make referrals to specialists and other services that can offer additional support.