Deafness

Also known as: Hearing loss

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Please see below for reliable medical information on Deafness produced by alternative providers.

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Deaf Education through Listening and Talking (DELTA)

Email: enquiries@deafeducation.org.uk
Website: deafeducation.org.uk

DELTA is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1115603. It supports and develops the Natural Aural Approach and provides information. DELTA organises meetings for families across the country and runs summer schools so that families can learn about the Natural Aural Approach.

Group details last updated December 2023.

deafPLUS

Email: info@deafplus.org
Website: deafplus.org

deafPLUS is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1073468. It works to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in England. Its services include information, advocacy, training, equipment assessment and fitting, BME and DeafBlind support.

Group details last reviewed December 2023.

Email: helpdesk@hearinglink.org
Website: hearinglink.org

The Organisation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 264809 and Scotland No. SC037688.  It provides information and support for people with any level of hearing loss, and their family and friends.

Group details last reviewed December 2023.

RNID (formerly known as Action on Hearing Loss)

Tel: 0808 808 0123
Email: information@rnid.org.uk
Website: rnid.org.uk

The Organisation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 207720, and Scotland No. SC038926. It provides information and support for people with hearing loss and tinnitus. The Organisation offers information for people who are deaf and have additional needs; communication services and training; and practical advice to help people protect their hearing. It campaigns to change public policy and supports research into an eventual cure for hearing loss and tinnitus.

Group details last reviewed December 2023.

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)

Helpline: 0808 800 8880
Email: via website
Website: ndcs.org.uk

The Society is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1016532 and in Scotland No. SC040779. Its services include a freephone helpline providing information and support on many issues relating to childhood deafness with specialist advice on audiology and technology. The Society also has access to a telephone interpreting service and provides a network of family officers who offer advice on education and welfare benefits.

Group details last reviewed December 2023.

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