Organisation Contact Details
Organisation/Group Name
Hearing and Vision Service (formerly Sensory Service Team)
Telephone
Mobile
Email Address
Address
Address 1
St. Martin's Hospital
Address 2
Clara Cross Lane
Town
Bath
County
Bath & North East Somerset
Postcode
BA2 5RP
Categories
Categories
Community & Living
Health and Well Being
More About The Organisation
Organisation Details
About Us
The Hearing & Vision Service is the name for what was called the Sensory Service Team in Bath and North East Somerset Social Services. The team of social workers and a rehabilitation officer provides assessment, advice and support to people who have hearing or vision impairment, and their carers. They can also provide information and advice to other professionals about the impact of hearing and vision impairment.
Opening Times
Are you open during term time?
Are you open during school holidays?
Areas Serviced
Do you welcome people using your service from Bath and North East Somerset?
If Yes, do you welcome people from all areas of Bath and North East Somerset using your service?
Accessibility
Is your organisation close to public transport?
No
Is there a car park nearby?
No
Is there accessible parking on site?
No
Is there a pedestrian route?
No
Is it smooth and with dropped kerbs?
No
Are doors 900mm or more wide, with flat thresholds?
No
Do you have external ramps?
No
Do you have a lobby / porch area?
No
Can wheelchair users clear the outer door prior to opening the inner?
No
Are there interior automatic doors?
No
Are there wide unobstructed corridors (minimum 1200mm)?
No
Do you have a lift for wheelchair users?
No
Do you have internal ramps?
No
Do you have internal steps?
No
Do you have a visual / flashing fire alarm?
No
Do you have accessible toilets?
No
Do you have an accessible changing room with a changing bed and a hoist?
No
Do you have a quiet room or a quiet area?
No
Do you have an outdoors play area?
No
Is this safe and enclosed?
No
Are the outdoor areas well lit (for evening activities)?
No
Do you have a soft play area?
No
Do you have a sensory room or area?
No
Do you have an induction loop and / or radio mikes?
No
Policies and Training
Training
Child Protection (Safeguarding)
None
Behaviour Management
None
Administration of medicines
None
Inclusion/Equal Opportunities
None
Risk Assessment
None
Manual Handling
None
British Sign Language
None
Makaton
None
Enabling verbal and non verbal communication
None
Inclusive Play
None
Autism Awareness
None
Policies
Child Protection (Safeguarding)
No
Behaviour Management
No
Complaints
No
Intimate Care
No
Continence
No
Incident/Accident logs
No
Registration for sessions
No