Low Vision Advice and Management
Shropshire does not have a community-based Low Vision Scheme in place, so please refer all patients requiring Low Vision Services (including magnifiers) using Referral Form A and select the Low Vision Box.
Please also see information below & the related file providing information about voluntary low vision services and the Sensory Impairment Team.
Local hospital low vision clinics
Shrewsbury 01743 261000 Ext. 3324
Telford 01952 641222 Ext. 4167
The Sensory Impairment Team has recently relocated and all referrals should be directed to the Integrated Hospital Assessment and Avoidance team.
The admin team can be contacted at:
Intergrated Hospital Assessment & Avoidance Team,
Partnership House,
William Farr Site, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury
SY3 8XL
Tel: 01743 277 698
Fax: 01743 369482
Council Assistance
1) Sensory Impairment Team Senior Rehabilitation Officer - Stuart Norton.
Telephone: 01743 277698
E.mail; [email protected]
2) Vision Technology and Training Services - Pauline Rose.
Email; [email protected]
3)Sensory Inclusion Service ( for children in the whole county )
Tel: 01952 385269
E.mail; [email protected]
Other Resources
Shropshire Rural Communities Charity Sight and Hearing Loss Support
Development Officer : Rachel Whitney
Telephone; 01743 342163 & email [email protected]
Web site; www.shropshire-rcc.org.uk/services/individuals/sight-loss-support/