Deaf and Hearing Loss including British Sign Language
In this section you can find support for:
- British Sign Language
- Deaf and Hearing Loss
- Deaf Blind
British Sign Language
BSL Dictionary
Dictionary of around 500 BSL signs.
SignHealth
SignHealth strives to ensure that Deaf people get the same access to healthcare and other services as hearing people.
Sign Language
Information on sign language, spelling and notes on successful communication.
Deaf and Hearing Loss
British Deaf Association – BDA
Membership organisation and charity run by Deaf people for Deaf people, empowering Deaf people to overcome difficulties that they face on a daily basis.
British Tinnitus Association
Support services for anyone affected by tinnitus includes helpline, e-learning tool and information leaflets.
Helpline: 0800 018 0527 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Web Chat: (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Text: 07537 416841
Cochlear Implants
Information from NDCS on cochlear implants and when they may be suitable for your child.
National Deaf Children’s Society - NDCS
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
NHS – Hearing
NHS information for parents on the newborn hearing test. Why it is necessary and how it is carried out.
RNID
RNID offer practical support and information to anyone deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Email: contact@rnid.org.uk
Phone: 0808 808 0123 (lines open 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Other ways to contact RNID via Text Message or via British Sign Language, can be found here - https://rnid.org.uk/about-us/contact-rnid/
Deaf Blind
Usher Syndrome
Information and support for Usher Syndrome from Sense.
Email: info@sense.org.uk