The role of the Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Team
What does a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist do?
They will look at every aspect of a person’s everyday living that would be affected by sight. This could be from brushing your teeth to using a computer at work.
How long will a specialist work with someone?
A specialist will work with a person until all their objectives and goals are met. Their work is not time limited.
Does a person have to be registered to see a specialist?
No they will see anyone who has a serious sight problem that is not corrected by glasses.
How does someone get to see a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist?
There a few ways a person can access their services.
- Through registration
- A referral from the eye clinic
- Self-referral
- Another professional
Where are they based?
There are 9 specialist teams in the County – covering the entire county.
How long will a person have to wait to be seen?
When a person goes on the waiting list, it is only a matter of weeks before a date will be made for a visit.
What about someone with a Dual Sensory Loss?
Three of the team are qualified to complete a dual sensory loss assessment in line with The Care Act 2014.
Contact 01243 642121 to make a self referral.
