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Floating Support

BSVI provides a Floating Support service for people with a significant visual impairment living in the Bournemouth area. Our Mission is is to provide support which helps visually impaired people increase their independence and fulfil their potential.

What is Floating Support?

Supporting People is a government funded programme that aims to improve the type and quality of services provided to vulnerable people. BSVI's Floating Support is designed to assist visually impaired people to remain living independently within the community.

BSVI will accept self referrals and referrals from any recognised source, eg GP's, Consultants, all Care Services and Clinics. The Support Worker will arrange to visit for an initial review/assessment where the persons needs are determined and goals are set. Clients can be seen by their Support Worker for a period of up to two years and should receive a minimum of one visit every fortnight until their needs have been met.

Eligibility Criteria

Aged 18 and above
Registered as visually impaired or have a significant visual impairment
Living independently and resident within the Borough of Bournemouth
The person must agree to receive support and show a willingness to engage with the service
The service is available to an individual for a maximum of 2 years

For further information, do please Contact Us

'Proud to be of service to the community'

Bournemouth Society for the Visually Impaired
5 Victoria Park Road Bournemouth BH9 2RB
Tel: 01202 546644/522184 Fax: 01202 519006
Charity No: 1114570 Company No: 5792657