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If you would like information and advice on services available in angus you can visit the following websites
However, if you would prefer to speak to a member of staff you can contact First Contact via ACCESSLine on 01241 465274 or email FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk.
Loan Options
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have a range of equipment solutions available for loan (free of charge) from Independent Living Angus. Small adaptations can also be arranged once owner/ landlord permissions have been obtained, usually free of charge. There is a weekly cost associated with the community alarm and tele-care service.
It is very important that the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership know that the equipment they loan is suitable for both you, other household members and your home.
Private Purchase
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreed list of loan items however there are other providers who exist that also supply similar items. As we have not checked their products we are unable to advise on their suitability. The guidance below offers basic advice if you are purchasing products yourself privately.
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Angus Council/ Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for adults with visual impairments to help with outdoor mobility and orientation, low vision aids, specialist lighting, IT hardware and software packages.
They will also advise you of travel concessions for those who are registered blind and/or partially sighted.
They can also direct you to local voluntary services, including those which can provide grant funding for those on low incomes, as well as advise of local "Talking Newspapers" services.
They are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm and can be contacted by using the information below.
Contact information
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and supports that are available in Angus. If you'd like to get in touch, please use the following details.
Contact information
Email: firstcontactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
Angus Council/ Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for people with visual impairments, including advice on specialist computers. They are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm and can be contacted by using the information below.
Contact information
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and can refer you for further assessment. If you'd like to get in touch, please use the following details.
Contact information
Email: FirstcontactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
Alternatively, staff at the Glenloch Centre based at Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre, Forfar may be able to provide advice on specialist computer solutions. You may also be able to trial different accessories for your computer as well as different software packages before purchasing these yourself privately.
If you'd like to get in touch, you can contact the Glenloch Centre by using the following details.
Contact information
Email: Glenloch@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01307 475111
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