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Think dual sensory: Good practice guidelines for older people with dual sensory loss

Dual sensory loss can affect communication, access to information and mobility. This document sets out good practice guidelines for social and health care services when dealing with deafblindness in the elderly. It looks at the need for better provision in care and strategies for setting up new services. The development of existing sensory services are examined. The relevant issues when making general services available to deafblind users are considered, such as building and equipment design. A strategic approach to service planning is recommended. Appendices present case histories, existing pilot work and useful resources and contact addresses.

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