Information and Support: Deaf or Hard of Hearing

If you, or someone you know, is deaf, or has been affected by hearing loss, the following organisations may be able to help.

The Royal National Institute for DeafPeople provide support for people with hearing loss and tinnitus, day-to-day care for people who are deaf and have additional needs, and offer practical advice to help people protect their hearing.

Phone: 0808 808 0123
Relay UK: Dial 18001 followed by 0808 808 0123
Text (only) 0780 0000 360

Visit The Royal National Institute for Deaf People website

The National Deaf Children’s Society supports all deaf children and young people and offers advice and information to families on entitlements, education, health and technology for deaf children. A chat facility is available via the website.

Phone: 0808 800 8880

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Text: 0786 00 22 888

Visit the National Deaf Children’s Society website

Deafblind UK offers support and guidance to deafblind people, their carers, family, friends, and professionals working with people who have a loss of both hearing and sight.

Phone/Textphone: 0800 132 320

Visit the Deafblind UK Website

SignHealth provides domestic abuse and sexual violence support for deaf people, NHS therapies for deaf people with anxiety and depression, and wellbeing sessions for deaf children and young people.

Text: 078600 33214

Visit the SignHealth website

Visit the NHS website