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Information and Support - Cluinneam!/The Switch-On

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If you, or someone you know, have been affected by issues raised in Cluinneam!/The Switch-On, the following organisations can help.

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: 0800 132 320
Textphone: 0800 132 320

Visit the Deafblind UK website

Action on Hearing Loss 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
Textphone: 0808 808 9000#

Visit the Action on Hearing Loss 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.
Phone: 0808 800 8880 (Mon-Thu 9.30am-9.30pm, Fri 9.30am-5pm)
Minicom: 020 7490 8656

Visit The National Deaf Children’s Society website

Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support Group is a support group for parents, run by parents whose children have cochlear implants.

Visit the Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support Group's website

Cochlear Implants for Teenz website has information for teenagers about cochlear implants, including interviews and comments from teenagers who wear them.

CMV Action offer advice, support and friendship to anyone affected by Congenital CMV. We are able to put families in touch with each other who may be facing similar issues or live nearby.

Visit the CMV Action website