Services for People with a Hearing Disability

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The Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Team provide services for deaf and hard of hearing people in Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland.

Staff can communicate in British Sign Language, Deafblind Manual and Clear Speech. Staff have an understanding of the cultural needs of deaf people and the impact of hearing loss and tinnitus. Our service users include:

Also see our leaflet: Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (.pdf)

If you need help or support you can ask for an assessment. Staff also provide a confidential duty service at the office based at Welford Road, Leicester. Social care staff can assess your needs and arrange services to meet them.

You do not have to be deaf to ask for an assessment. If a child or adult you know or look after is deaf - you can ask for an assessment for them.

There is lots of useful equipment available to help deaf and hard of hearing people to live more independent lives, for example:

People may have an assessment by the Rehabilitation Worker to work out what Rehabilitation Services and equipment will help them the most. Rehabilitation Workers provide a duty service at the office based at Welford Road, Leicester.

The Rehabilitation Team can provide:

You can contact the Team for advice and information. Information can also be made available in different formats including video tapes to meet each person’s individual communication needs.

For more information or to speak to a Duty Worker contact the Social Care Service Team:

Alternatively, you can contact your local Social Care Services office.