This page is concerned with Low Vision service in Derbyshire. As we cover two Local Authorities there are two leaflets depending whether the patient lives in the County or the City.

Derbyshire County Council Low Vision Leaflet

Derby City Council Low Vision Leaflet

If a patient is registered vision impaired or severely vision impaired or their vision is affected so they could be registered they are entitled to use the Low Vision service. Details of this can be found in the pathways section.

For information here is a copy of a certificate of vision impairment:

certificate-of-vision-impairment-form

There have been concerns raised about the support for young adults with visual impairment. This is aguide to the services available to them.

Information and support for young people with a Visual Impairment aged 16-20 and their families