If any of these situations apply to you then the Social Care, Health & Housing Department may be able to help with the provision of specialist equipment.


If you are profoundly deaf you may find that a vibrating pager system or flashing light may be more suited to your needs. Equipment like this can alert you to callers at the door or the phone ringing. Such systems can also be connected to your existing smoke detector.


If you experience difficulty in accessing services because of hearing impairment we have trained staff who may be able to help you. If needed, we can help you to access a Sign Language Interpreter, Lip-Speaker, or other communication support at any important appointments you may have.


A social work service in sign language is also available.


If you are severely or profoundly deaf and experience frequent difficulties with communication, we can advise you regarding any benefits to which you may be entitled.


We can provide you with information about the various Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind clubs in the area, as well as lipreading classes. Transport may be provided in some cases.


If you are deafblind we can advise you on the services, both national and local, that are available to support you.


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