New groups for hearing impaired young people

New groups for hearing impaired young people are being set up in the county.

Leicestershire County Council’s Youth Service will launch the groups this month at William Bradford Community College in Earl Shilton and the Bobbin Factory, a purposely renovated youth centre, in South Wigston.

Young people aged 12 and over can attend the sessions which build on the success of a group that was set up in Loughborough in 2008

The groups offer hearing impaired young people an opportunity to interact and socialise with their peers. They will also be able to access a broad range of activities in order to nurture confidence and promote personal development.

Ivan Ould, County Council Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: For those young people living with a hearing impairment the impact can be dramatic and can sometimes lead to a sense of isolation and low self-esteem.

These groups will provide a place where young people can make new friends, get some extra support and help boost their confidence.”

·The Loughborough group meets at Shelthorpe Young People’s Centre, Woodthorpe Road, from 6pm to 8pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

·The Earl Shilton group meets at William Bradford Community College, Heath Lane, from 6pm to 8pm on the second Wednesday of the month.

·The South Wigston group meets at The Bobbin Factory, Canal Street, South Wigston, from 6pm to 8pm on the third Wednesday of the month.

For further information regarding any of the three groups please contact: Adrian Clifford - County Youth Worker, 0116 3057613 / 07786402945 or email: Adrian.Clifford@leics.gov.uk

For more on the Leicestershire Youth Service visit: www.leics.gov.uk/youthservice