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Vision, Hearing and Sensory Support

Find support to help manage changes to your sight, hearing or other senses. These services offer advice, equipment and practical help to maintain independence and confidence in everyday life.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Sight Tests

Find an optician offering NHS Sight Test

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Home visiting optician in Sunderland List

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Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind

Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind strive to provide a broad range of services for members and the wider blind and visually challenged community. 

Phone: 0191 567 3939

Address: 53 St Luke’s Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland, SR4 6NF

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General information

Age UK have produced various supporting information for people with vision and hearing difficulty. Please access the information via the following links.

Phone: 0191 567 3939
Eye health: Visit the link
Hearing loss: Visit the link

Access various hearing related information produced by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust via this link.

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