Deafblind or Multi-Sensory Impaired
Introduction
Deafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss. It affects a child’s ability to communicate, access all kinds of information, and get around. Children born with a multi-sensory impairment may also have physical or learning needs.
This page provides information, advice and resources about deafblind or multi-sensory impairment. You can also visit our web pages on Deafness and Vision or Vision Impaired.
Advice and Support
If your child has multi-sensory impairment, the Sensory Needs Service will provide you and your family with specialist help from the start:
Millbrook Healthcare Group
The Millbrook Healthcare Group provide healthcare services on behalf of the NHS and local authorities. This includes sensory impairment services.
Find out more by visiting the Millbrook Healthcare Group website
The main NHS website provides extra information and advice about deafblindness:
Additional Help and Services
Amaze SENDIASS
Amaze SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service) are a local charity. They offer free, independent, and impartial advice for all matters relating to SEND. Contact Amaze SENDIASS by:
- Phone - 01273 772 289
- Email - sendiass@amazesussex.org.uk
Visit the Amaze SENDIASS web page.
East Sussex Local Offer directory of services
You can visit our SEND-specific online directory, hosted on East Sussex 1Space. The directory lists many different services both throughout the county and online. Services cover many topics, including:
- Advice, Guidance and Support Groups
- Activities and Events
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Visit the East Sussex Local Offer directory.
Glossary of East Sussex SEND Terms
We explain some of the terms used on this website on our page, Glossary of East Sussex SEND Terms.