Services Provided by Vision Support
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Phone lines are open for advice and Information for everyone.
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All of our staff will be supporting people via telephone and taking new referrals.
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Professional Rehabilitation Workers are available for specialist support.
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Our digital inclusion team are here to help you with Information technology.
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Support with welfare rights and claiming benefits.
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We can support individuals to purchase equipment from assistive technology suppliers.
Vision Support will continue to liaise with all other organisations to provide the best support for our service users.
Please either give us a call or get in touch on our social media pages:
Call us on 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
www.facebook.com/VisionSupportCharity
www.twitter.com/_VisionSupport
www.instagram.com/_VisionSupport
Contents:
Digital Inclusion
Welfare Rights
Independent Living Assistance
Home Visitors
Community Information Service
Digital Inclusion
Our digital skills officers who would be happy to help with any technology related enquiries. This could include, but is by no means limited to:
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Finding ways to stay connected with others and keep in contact with family
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Support with setting up online shopping
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“Digital wellbeing” apps for enjoyment and distraction during social isolation
If you are feeling isolated during this time and finding it difficult to stay in contact with you family and friends, you may find support from our digital inclusion team helpful.
Our digital inclusion officers can support you to use technology to keep in contact with your friends and relatives in engaging and accessible ways.
Technology can also be a great tool for wellbeing and entertainment, from apps that will help you to plan your day and give you a feeling of motivation, to games, television and radio. We can provide you with information to help you find what you are looking for, as well as training in how to get the most out of your technology.
During this time, digital technology can also be a vital way to ensure that people retain their independence. If you would like support or training in how to use your computer, tablet or smartphone for online shopping, we are also happy to help.
If you are reading this as a professional, please do not hesitate to refer or signpost individuals to this service.
For more information, please telephone 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Click here to read an interview with one of our I.T trainers.
Welfare Rights
Our Welfare Rights Department are available to provide support, advice and guidance over the phone or e-mail.
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Filling in benefit forms over the phone with the help of a welfare rights officer.
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Or the option of sending the form to a welfare rights adviser who will then contact the client to complete it over the telephone.
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Information about eligibility for benefits
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Advice and signposting for Tax and Housing Issues
If your financial situation has been affected by the current situation and you are concerned about what benefits you may be entitled to, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Welfare Rights Officer.
We understand that financial uncertainty can cause a great deal of stress for many people, and we are here to help with any queries regarding what you may be entitled to, as well as supporting you with filling in application forms over the phone if this is something you feel would be helpful to you.
If you are reading this as a professional, please do not hesitate to refer or signpost individuals to this service.
For more information, please telephone 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Independent Living Assistance
Our Rehabilitation Officers are available to provide specialist support, information and advice. This could include, but is by no means limited to
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Providing advice and information on local services available to vision impaired people
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Providing advice on equipment available to vision impaired people to promote independence at home and where this can be purchased.
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Making referrals to other social services key workers if needed
Our rehabilitation officers work within social services in Wrexham, Denbighshire and Conwy and are able to provide you with information on what is available to you within your community whether this be from social services directly or from local shops, groups and volunteers.
Our rehabilitation officers are also able to offer advice on remaining independent at home whether this be practical tips and techniques or on equipment that is available and where this can be purchased.
Our rehabilitation officers are also able to make referrals to other key workers within social services so do not hesitate to contact us for advice and support.
If you are reading this as a professional, please do not hesitate to refer or signpost individuals to this service.
For more information, please telephone 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Home Visitors
Our Home Visitors are available in Cheshire and North Wales to support you in the following ways:
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Emotional support – someone to talk to
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Advise on equipment
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Advise on other services in the Cheshire and North Wales areas and signpost as necessary.
