Wales Council of the Blind

Swansea Council

Weblink: https://www.swansea.gov.uk

Category: Public Sector


Services Provided

Swansea Specialist Social Worker (VI)

Help to protect vulnerable visually impaired people to live more successfully within their local communities by helping them find solutions to their problems.

Swansea Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS)

A Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) assists someone regain skills they may have lost through sight problems and helps them re-learn to do things they could previously do for themselves.

Swansea Vale Resource Centre

Swansea Social Services have a Resource Centre of equipment for people with sensory loss, offering an opportunity to trial equipment for suitability before purchasing from providers.

Swansea Direct Payments

Direct Payments enable people assessed as requiring Social Care services to purchase their own care and support. Agency used: Compass Independent Living.

Swansea Library Services

Council page on library services in Swansea.

Disabled Person with Companion Travel Card - Swansea

The Disabled Person with Companion Travel Card enables you to travel on Wales' bus services with a companion subject to meeting certain criteria. The concession is overseen by Transport for Wales but you must apply to your local authority in the first instance.