Deaf & Hearing Loss incl. BSL
In this section you can find support for
• Deaf & Hearing Loss
• Deaf Blind
• British Sign Language
DEAF & HEARING LOSS
RNID
https://rnid.org.uk/
Information and advice for deaf and hard of hearing people and their families.
Information line: 0808 808 0123 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Textphone: 07360 268 988 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Email: informationline@rnid.org.uk
Web Chat: (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
National Deaf Children’s Society - NDCS
http://www.ndcs.org.uk/
NDCS offer support and information to parents of children with a hearing problem, also hosting a online live chat service.
Helpline: 0808 800 8880 (lines open Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am – 12.30pm)
Text message: 0786 00 22 888
Sign Video: Free video call with a BSL interpreter (Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am – 12.30pm)
Web Chat: (Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am – 12.30pm)
Email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk
Cochlear Implants
https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/childhood-deafness/hearing-implants/cochlear-implants/
Information from NDCS on cochlear implants and when they may be suitable for your child.
British Tinnitus Association
https://www.tinnitus.org.uk/
Support services for anyone affected by tinnitus include helpline, e-learning tool www.takeontinnitus.co.uk and information leaflets.
Helpline: 0800 018 0527 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Web Chat: (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Text: 07537 416841
British Deaf Association – BDA
https://bda.org.uk/
Membership organisation and charity run by Deaf people for Deaf people, empowering Deaf people to overcome difficulties that they face on a daily basis.
NHS – Hearing
http://hearing.screening.nhs.uk/public
NHS parent information leaflets on hearing subjects including: Your Baby’s Hearing Screen Test and Your Baby Has A Hearing Loss.
DEAF BLIND
Usher Syndrome
https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/information-and-advice/conditions/usher-syndrome/
Information and support for Usher Syndrome from Sense.
Information line: 0300 330 9256 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Textphone: 18001 0300 330 9256 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Email: info@sense.org.uk
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
Sign Language
https://bda.org.uk/help-resources/
Information on sign language, spelling and notes on successful communication.
SignHealth
https://www.signhealth.org.uk/
SignHealth strives to ensure that Deaf people get the same access to healthcare and other services as hearing people.
BSL Dictionary
http://www.british-sign.co.uk/british-sign-language/dictionary/
Dictionary of around 500 BSL signs.