Cheshire County Council - Cosmetic Services, Support Groups and Transcription Service

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Cosmetic Services, Support Groups and Transcription Service

Cosmetic Services

Artificial Eyes

The National Artificial Eye Service makes and supplies artificial eyes. They also supply cosmetic shells and facial prostheses, including lips. These are free to NHS patients. Audio-tapes are produced on the use and care of artificial eyes. A referral is needed from your doctor or a hospital.

Support Groups

For information on local and national support groups that deal with sensory impairment contact:

Vision Support, Units 1 & 2, The Ropeworks, Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1 4DZ. Tel: 01244 381515 or 01244 382337
IRIS Vision Resource Centre, 14 Chapel Street, Crewe, CW2 7DQ. Tel: 01270 250316
Macclesfield Eye Society, 15 Queen Victoria St, Macclesfield, SK11 6LP Tel: 01625 422602

Transcription Service

This service records, at short notice, items which blind people wish to read urgently. It does not matter whether it is in connection with work, study or leisure pursuits; the only basis for acceptance is that access is needed to it quickly and that other tape reading services cannot deal with it on time. For more information contact: The Transcription Centre, 67 High Street, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DP. Telephone: 01829 732115.

Contact your local Access Team for more information.