FOREST MP Mark Harper has welcomed the expansion of scope of the services offered by Forest Sensory Services (formerly known as Forge).

Forest Sensory Services was re-launched recently, having worked successfully for the last 20 years (under the name of Forge) helping to improve the lives of visually impaired people and their families in the Forest of Dean.

They are now expanding their services to include assistance for other sensory impairments.

Mr Harper said: "I congratulate Forge on their incredible contribution to the Forest of Dean over the last 20 years. This expansion under the new name of Forest Sensory Services will allow their considerable expertise to begin helping an even wider section of society."