Sight or hearing problems

If noticing a problem for the first time you should contact you local GP.

Are you having problems with:

• seeing the television clearly
• hearing what people say

What you can do

Who can help?

Arrange for: an eyesight test a hearing test

You should contact your General Practitioner. NHS Direct provides confidential health advice and information around the clock. See the Hantsweb pages on sight loss, hearing loss, dual sensory loss or British sign language users. For further information you could try the following organisations Hampshire Deaf Association Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) Open sight

Message in a bottle

Message in a bottle encourages people living on their own to keep their basic personal and medical details in a small plastic bottle in the fridge.

If the emergency services are called to your home, they can quickly find vital information about your health. Bottles are funded by local Lions Clubs and are free to users. Ask your local GP surgery or pharmacy for details.