Your optometrist can provide information about the Sensory Impairment team on the LOW VISION LEAFLET. Patients who have yet to register should not be deterred from seeking help.
The SENSORY IMPAIRMENT TEAM provide support and advice when you have had distressing news about your vision. You can refer yourself into this service at any time.
For Shrewsbury telephone 01743 250529
For Telford, please contact the Rehabilitation Officer for the Visually Impaired via the telephone drop-in service between 10am and 2pm on Wednesdays on 07976 426483
For the LOW VISION CLINIC telephone Shrewsbury 01743 261000 ext. 3324 or Telford 01952 641222 Ext. 4167.
For the ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND ( R.N.I.B.) telephone the helpline number 0303 1239999.
SIGHT LOSS SHROPSHIRE helps and supports local groups for blind and visually impaired people of all ages as well as providing other services. Contact them on 01743 250808.
SIGHT LOSS SUPPORT provided by Shropshire Rural Communities Charity
VISION 2020 UK is the umbrella organisation which facilitates greater collaboration and co-operation between organisations within the UK, which focus on vision impairment.
Website : http://www.vision2020uk.org.uk/
If you have been told to contact SHREWSBURY HOSPITAL should your vision deteriorate, telephone 01743 261476.