Sight loss
If you have or know someone who has sight loss there are different types of support that may be available.
Sensory impairment services offer a range of support to people who have sight loss. We can offer specialist advice and information, or a more detailed assessment of needs leading to the issue of equipment where appropriate.
Below we have provided audio recordings with information and contact details for local services. To listen to these, select the play button under each section heading, alternatively, there is a download option below each of the audio recordings so you can save these on to your own device.
Contact the Wellbeing Independence Partnership (WIP) for more information or to request an assessment.
Visit the Live Well Telford website to find services to support you with sensory loss
Listen to a range of audio recordings we have provided to help support people with visual impairments
Overview of adult social services with contact details
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of adult social services with contact details, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of adult social services with contact details (.mp3 Size: 9826Kb) .
Overview of peer support groups
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of peer support groups, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of peer support groups (.mp3 Size: 5234Kb) .
Overview of national support services
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of national support services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of national support services (.mp3 Size: 5983Kb) .
Overview of reading, books and music services
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of reading, books and music services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of reading, books and music services (.mp3 Size: 4235Kb) .
Overview of IT support and training services
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of reading, books and music services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of IT support and training services (.mp3 Size: 2162Kb) .
Overview of sporting and physical activities
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of sporting and physical activity services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of sporting and physical activities (.mp3 Size: 7993Kb) .
Overview of transport services
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of transport services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of transport services (.mp3 Size: 6273Kb) .
Overview of certification and registration services
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of certification and registration services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of certification and registration services (.mp3 Size: 1601Kb) .
Overview of benefits and concession services
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of benefits and concession services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of benefits and concession services (.mp3 Size: 8276Kb) .
Overview of entertainment services
We have provided an audio recording to introduce an overview of entertainment services, select the play button below, alternatively, please download the audio recording - an overview of entertainment services (.mp3 Size: 3476Kb) .
Last updated : 12 July 2024
Are you registered?
What is the Sight Register?
Following the implementation of the Care Act 2014 (which supersedes the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970) Telford & Wrekin Council must keep a record of people who are sight impaired and severely sight impaired. This is called the Sight Register.
If you were registered before the Care Act 2014 was implemented you will not need to re-register.
The register helps Telford & Wrekin Council plan and provide services for visually impaired residents.
How do I get registered?
Your sight loss needs to be confirmed by a valid Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI – previously known as a BD8 form) this is completed by your Consultant Ophthalmologist and a copy is forwarded to the Local Authority.
What happens when the Local Authority receives the CVI?
When Telford & Wrekin Council receives your certificate (CVI) you will be contacted by a Rehabilitation Officer for Vision Impairment within 2 weeks, to discuss if you wish to be added to the register and how your sight problem affects your independence. You will be offered specialist advice, information and support with:
- getting about safely indoors and outdoors
- daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and looking after yourself
- communication skills
- leisure activities.
If you choose to be registered, you will be given a registration card which will remain valid until death.
Why would I want to be registered?
Registration is often a positive step towards getting the support you may need to stay as independent as possible and improve your wellbeing.
What if I do not have a CVI or do not want to be registered?
If you have a bilateral sight loss (that is not corrected by the use of glasses) and are struggling with aspects of daily living you can receive support to help you maintain your independence and wellbeing, even if you do not have a CVI or do not wish to be registered.
Sight register factsheet
Download the Sight register factsheet (.pdf Size: 327Kb)
Last updated : 1 May 2025