Sensory Support Service

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    "description": "The Service to be provided is a South Tyneside Sensory Support Service.\nKey requirements of the service include:\n•\tMaintaining a register of people who are severely sight impaired and sight impaired, and those who are deafblind.\n•\tAssessment and care planning for people with sensory impairment, including deafblind.\n•\tAssessment for minor aids and adaptations to support people with visual impairment.\n•\tA sight loss rehabilitation programme.\n•\tAdvice, information and support for both people with visual and hearing loss and for those who are deafblind.\nThis is a block contract for 5 years with the option to extend by up to 12 months.  Annual contract sum for year 1 is £136,424.\nThe full tender pack is available free of charge via https://open-uk.org/login - project number #OPEN2026907",
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