Milton Keynes Services
Our service in Milton Keynes, known locally as Milton Keynes Sensory Services (previously Sensory Advice Resource Centre, SARC) supports adults and children with a sensory loss living in Milton Keynes. Services are delivered from our office at Gloucester House, in community venues, in your home or remotely.
Our Services
Information and Advice
If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, have a visual impairment or dual sensory loss, we are able to provide information, advice and guidance.
Specialist Assessments
We can provide specialist assessments of need to help people with a sensory loss to access rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training.
Support for British Sign Language (BSL) users
We support people whose first language is BSL with translation, booking interpreters, information, advice and signposting.
Hearing Aid Support
If you live in Milton Keynes or are registered with a local Milton Keynes GP, we can provide support with hearing aid maintenance, training and advice.
Equipment Demonstration – Resource Centre
Our Resource Centre is ideally located in central Milton Keynes and contains a range of equipment, which is available for demonstration. Types of equipment available include: amplified telephones, TV loop system, electronic magnifiers, lighting and alerting systems for people with a sensory loss.
Equipment Provision.
We are able to issue free of charge equipment. Eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to:
- People living along with a sensory loss
- People with a sensory loss who are in a caring/parental role
- People at significant risk of harm within their own home
If you don’t meet our eligibility requirements, you are welcome to visit our Resource Centre where you can try out equipment and get information on where it can be purchased.
Milton Keynes Newsletters
We produce regular newsletters to keep you updated on our latest service news.
Upcoming events and groups in Milton Keynes
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Milton Keynes Sensory Services
- Opening hours
- Monday – Thursday, 9am – 5pm.
Friday, 9am – 4:30pm - Phone
- Tel 01908 401135
Mobile 07803 452617 - mkss@bid.org.uk
- Address
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Milton Keynes Sensory Services, Gloucester House, 399 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 2AH.
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Our volunteers are invaluable and make a huge difference to our work. Whatever your skills, experience and interests, we probably have a volunteering opportunity that will suit you.