Adult Deaf and Visual Impairment Service (ADVIS)

The Adult Deaf and Visual Impairment Service (ADVIS) provides specialist support to people aged 18 or over who are:

Deaf/deafened/hearing impaired
Blind/visually impaired
Dual sensory impaired

ADVIS has specialist workers who understand the difficulties caused by a sensory impairment and can use sign language.

Nottinghamshire County Council have a service level agreement with Notts Deaf Society to provide a Sign Language interpreter as required.

You do not have to be registered blind / visually impaired to access our Rehabilitation services which support people to maintain independence.

ADVIS support adults who live in Nottinghamshire. If you live in Nottingham City please contact Nottingham City Council to find out about the services available from them.

Who to contact

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80. If you are Deaf or can’t speak on the phone, contact us using Relay UK on 0115 977 4050. Download the Relay UK app or using your existing text phone prefix our dedicated text Relay number with the Relay UK code – 18001
E-mail: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
Website: Nottinghamshire County Council

Other Details

Related links: Action on Hearing Loss

Local Offer

Description

The specialist rehabilitation officers can support with:

Information and advice about your situation and support in the community
Help with everyday living skills
Specialist equipment to make everyday living easier
Developing mobility skills e.g. travelling independently
Access to other services e.g. guide dogs, talking books, Notts Fire and Rescue Service
Advice and support to access environmental equipment to enable people who are Deaf or hard of hearing to live safely and independently at home.

If you need care and support, our specialist Social Workers can provide you with an assessment of your needs.

Please visit the website for more details of this and other services.

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Record Last Updated On: 24/04/2020