The Sensory Support Service in Bath and North East Somerset offers information, advice and practical support for people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing, or who have dual sensory loss.
Delivered jointly by Sight Support West of England and the Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD), this commissioned service brings together specialist expertise to provide a single, easy-to-access point of support. The service offers friendly, flexible and tailored support to help people manage everyday life with a sensory impairment.
Support includes:
- Practical advice and tailored information
- Access to assistive equipment and technology
- Guidance on local services and community support
- Emotional and wellbeing support
- Support to help you stay independent, connected, and informed
Support is also available to family members, carers and professionals. Whether sensory loss is recent, long-term or changing, the team will help guide people to the right support.
People can contact either organisation and will be supported to access the service that best meets their needs.
Contact details
Support for blind and partially sighted people
Delivered by Sight Support West of England
Email info@sightsupportwest.org.uk
Telephone 0117 322 4885
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Support for deaf and hard of hearing people
Delivered by the Royal Association for Deaf people
Email or BSL video advice@royaldeaf.org.uk
Telephone 0300 688 2525
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Further information
Full details of the Sensory Support Service are available on the website.
Last updated: 12 January 2026