Dual sensory loss (combined sight and hearing loss)
The term dual sensory loss is used when a person has both a sight loss and a hearing loss. Some people have a period of time between loosing their sight and hearing so have perhaps adjusted to one loss already, for others the dual loss might occur simultaneously. In any case, having a dual sensory loss can cause many difficulties both emotionally and practically for both the person and their family or carer.
If you have a dual sensory loss but are experiencing difficulties that only relate to your sight loss or to your hearing loss (not both) then please view our sight loss or hearing loss pages for information and advice.
Sensory Loss Team - dual sensory loss
The team will identify the help you need to find solutions to everyday problems
Communication
Specialist communications information and support
Equipment
For people with a dual sensory loss
Employment
Including support and employment rights information
Support organisations
Local and national links to support groups and benefits advice
What am I entitled to?
The local authority is here to help everyone understand their needs and, if required, provide an assessment. To understand what help you are entitled to in more detail, please see what help am I entitled to.
Useful links
Hantsweb pages
- Hearing loss
- Sight loss
- Deaf Sign language users
- Carers and family support - including respite care
- Finding some help at home - including shopping, gardening, cleaning and meals on wheels
- Getting out and about - with details of concessions, blue badge and motability schemes
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This page was last updated on 1 March 2012. © Copyright Hampshire County Council 2012.