Provision of a Sensory Impairment Prevention & Support Service

Dorset County Council has historically maintained an in-house Sight and Hearing team to undertake all aspects of social care provision for adults impacted by a sensory disability. This includes drop in facilities at a number of sites across Dorset. These have very low footfall and their future is currently uncertain. Financial constraints have enabled a strategic overview of how these services are provided in the future whilst taking into account the requirements of the Care Act 2014 which was implemented in April...