West Lothian Sensory Resource Centre

HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU!!!

Sensory Resource Centre

Run by West Lothian Council, West Lothian NHS (Healthcare) Trust and the Voluntary Sector.

Information and Advice

We offer information and advice on deafness and visual impairment.  We can also support carers and relatives on behalf of deaf and visually impaired people they care for or care about.

FOOTNOTE        deaf in this context means sign language users, deaf blind, deafened and hard of hearing

WE CAN

	Spend time with a person to assess their needs
	Offer support and counselling to deaf and visually impaired people and their families
	Provide help with daily livi49 and use of equipment for deaf and blind people
	Advice on benefits and travel concessions, that deaf and visually impaired people are entitled to and assist them in making choices
	Offer access to information on the internet

For further information, please contact

Sensory Resource Centre
St.John's Hospital
Howden West
Livingston
EH54 6PP

Tel/Text  01506 774490
Fax           01506 774491

Meeting rooms are available for booking for sensory impairment groups, organisations.  Contact the centre at the address/telephone above.

Opening times

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

10.00am - 12 noon        1.00pm - 3.00pm

You may choose to visit or telephone at the following times depending on your enquiry.  We are based in the staff residences behind the eye department.  Follow the signs for Training and Development.

STAFF from VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SERVICE are available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.  A limited amount of equipment is available to try.

A SOCIAL WORKER from the DEAF SOCIETY is available Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings.

A TECHNICAL OFFICER from the DEAF SOCIETY is available Thursday afternoons to demonstrate and discuss equipment for people who are deaf or hard of hearing