SeeAbility House
Hook Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 8SQ
Tel: 0800 121 8900 (Monday to Friday - 10:00 am till 4:00 pm).
Fax: 01372 755 001
E-mail: info@lookupinfo.org
Website: www.lookupinfo.org
Description:
Website and telephone information service focusing on eye care and vision for people with learning disabilities.
Service Provided:
It is a collaboration between seeability and RNIB and it operates across the UK to:
- Raise awareness of the prevalence of sight problems and the high level of under detection of these problems amongst people who have learning disabilities.
- Improve and increase access to regular, accessible and effective eye care for adults with learning disabilities.
- Enhance the quality of life for people with learning disabilities when a sight problem has been identified.
- Help social care and health professionals to develop better services for people with learning disabilities.
- Encourage independence and support to make informed choices.
- Inclusion in all aspects of mainstream life.
- The website shows lots of information including, a list of opticians in the local area, eye care and how to get support with an eye test.
Updated 31/10/07
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