Making healthcare more accessible for everyone
Who are Sight & Sound?
Rotherham Sight & Sound is a local sensory support centre run by Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (SRSB) that provide services for people with sight loss, hearing loss or dual sensory loss at it's base on Ship Hill opposite Rotherham Town Hall.
What Rotherham Sight & Sound does
- Local sensory services: They deliver support for people with a visual impairment, deaf people (including British Sign Language users) and people with dual sensory loss (deafblind).
- Practical help and equipment: The centre offers information, advice, equipment and practical adaptations to help people live independently.
- Community activities: There are social activities, groups and a café at the centre to reduce isolation and build local connections.
- Hearing support: Services include hearing‑aid repair and sign language assistance at events.
How to find out more or get help
- Rotherham Sight & Sound
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01709 722420
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About the communication card
Purpose
The card is a simple, practical way for people to tell health and care staff how they need information and support. It follows the Accessible Information Standard so appointments are easier to access for everyone.
Co‑production
We worked directly with people with sight loss in Rotherham to design the card. Their feedback shaped the final layout, wording and format so it’s works at all appointments.
If you or someone you know is affected by sight loss, local help is available from the organisations below.
- Rotherham Sight & Sound
For local sight loss services, support and activities, ask at reception.
Address: 8 Ship Hill, Rotherham S60 2HG - Citizens Advice Rotherham
Ask at reception for local advice and services.
Address: 2 Upper Millgate, Rotherham S60 1PF - Rotherham Hospital PALS
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is on C level at the hospital main entrance and can help with questions about care. The PALS team is available Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00.
Address: Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham S60 2UD - Rotherham Jobcentre
Ask at reception for support.
Address: Rotherham Jobcentre Plus, Chantry House, Douglas Street, Rotherham S60 2DL
Rotherham council also has sensory specialist officers who can provide support
This might include:
- access to services, information, and advice for you or someone you care for support with communication
- linking you with other organisations that can help you training and help to get around independently inside and outside of your home.
- independent living skills for tasks in the home, like safe food and drink preparation.
