Wales Council of the Blind

Monmouthshire County Council

Weblink: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk

Category: Public Sector


Services Provided

Monmouthshire Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS)

A Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) assists someone regain skills they may have lost through sight problems and helps them re-learn to do things they could previously do for themselves. Note: Monmouthshire's VRS only works with vision impaired adults.

Monmouthshire Direct Payments

Direct Payments enable people assessed as requiring Social Care services to purchase their own care and support. Direct Payments in Monmouthshire are managed by GAVO.

Monmouthshire Library Services

Council page on library services in Monmouthshire.

Disabled Person with Companion Travel Card - Monmouthshire

The Disabled Person with Companion Travel Card enables you to travel on Wales' bus services with a companion subject to meeting certain criteria. The concession is overseen by Transport for Wales but you must apply to your local authority in the first instance. The site below gives no information other than to direct you to the Transport for Wales site. Contact the number or email below to apply.