Hearing support

  • Adult Audiology Service

    Hear for Norfolk is dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing, communication, and the overall quality of life of people with all degrees of hearing loss and related conditions.

    Website
    www.hearfornorfolk.org.uk

    Phone
    01603 404440

    Email
    nda@hearfornorfolk.org.uk

    Leaflet
    Adult Audiology leaflet (PDF)

  • Hear for Norfolk

    Hear For Norfolk aims to improve the lives of young people and adults of all ages in Norfolk with all degrees of hearing loss. They achieve this by offering personal, emotional and practical support, undertaking hearing aid maintenance, ear wax removal using microsuction, providing information on hearing loss and related conditions, and training.

    Website
    www.hearfornorfolk.org.uk

    Phone
    01603 404440

    Email
    nda@hearfornorfolk.org.uk

  • Hearing Aid Repairs

    They can usually resolve problems with hearing aids by cleaning or replacing external parts e.g. tubes and hooks. However, technical repairs to the hearing aid or adjustments can only be carried out at audiology.

    If your hearing aids are issued by:
    NNUH – Please visit 
    www.nnuh.nhs.uk/departments/audiology

    Cromer – By appointment only, contact 01603 646 204

    Other providers – Please contact them directly

  • Patients with a Hearing Impairment

    To enable the practice to support patients with a hearing impairment we wish to assess if there is a need for additional communication support, before their appointment e.g. lip reading or access to a hearing loop.
    This information will be stored on the patient record to alert members of the healthcare team to any specific communication needs.

    Let the practice know about your hearing impairment

  • Cuppa Care

    The Cuppa Care Project has been initiated and developed by the Rotary Club of Norwich and delivered by a partnership of local charities working jointly towards bringing people together and tackle loneliness that may be caused through poverty, disability, age, gender, lack of accessible local support and information services, geographical remoteness, poor transport or other needs.
    Whether you just want to get out of the house, to meet new people, or chat about something that’s worrying you – we have friendly people on board of our Cuppa Care Bus who can help. Apart from us (Hear for Norfolk) you will be able to access support from Age UK Norwich, Vision Norfolk, Norfolk LGBT+ Project, Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Norfolk CAB, Age UK Norfolk and The Wellbeing Service.

    Website
    www.hearfornorfolk.org.uk/cuppa-care

    Email
    cuppacarenorfolk@gmail.com

  • Sensing Change

    Sensing Change is a professional Social Work Practice providing a range of services including social work, rehabilitation, support and communication to people with sight and/or hearing loss throughout Suffolk and Waveney. We are contracted by Suffolk County Council to provide free social care assessments to Suffolk adults with sight and/or hearing loss, including carers who may be providing care for a relative or friend.

    Website
    www.sensingchange.org.uk

    Phone
    01473 260030

    Text
    07739 249056

    Minicom
    01473 711825

    Email
    info@sensingchange.org.uk

  • Deaf Connexions

    Deaf Connexions is a voluntary organisation working in Norfolk to provide a range of services to support Deaf people and their families through the provision of information and communication support.

    Website
    www.deafconnexions.org.uk

    Phone
    01603 660889

    Email
    mail@deafconnexions.org.uk

  • Lowestoft and District Deaf Society

    Lowestoft and District Deaf Society offers: BSL courses, Lip-reading classes, Hearing aid clinics and hosts coffee mornings and social activities.

    Phone
    01502 512073

    Email
    lowestoftdeaf@yahoo.com

    Facebook
    @LowestoftDeafCentre

  • Norfolk Deaf Children’s Society

    NDCS is a local Deaf children’s society that also supporting the families of deaf children with activities, events and advice.

    Website
    www.norfolkdcs.co.uk

    Phone
    01603 526664

  • Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service

    Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service provides hearing aid maintenance and repairs with monthly clinics in Lowestoft.

    Website
    NHS: Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service

  • Deaf Blind UK

    DeafBlind UK provide practical help, emotional support, help with technology, information and advice to people living with sight and hearing loss.

    Website
    www.deafblind.org.uk

    Phone
    0800 132320

    Text
    07903572885

    Email
    info@deafblind.org.uk

  • Waveney Deaf Children’s Society

    Waveney Deaf Children’s Society are a local group affiliated to the NDCS. They support Deaf children and their families and organise social events for Deaf children and their families.

    Email
    waveney@ndcsgroup.org.uk

    Facebook
    @WaveneyDeafChildrensSociety

  • Sensory Support Services

    The Sensory Support Unit aims to promote the inclusion, wellbeing and quality of life for residents of Norfolk who have a sensory loss. They provide social care assessments for people who are Deaf or have a dual sensory loss and provide an assessment and rehabilitation service where sight loss has become a critical or substantial barrier to independent living. The Sensory Support Unit can offer advice and training to carers, families and other professionals depending on assessed need.

    Website
    Norfolk Gov: Sensory Support Services

    Phone
    01603 224 087

    Email
    information@norfolk.gov.uk

  • Sign Health

    Sign Health are a Deaf-led team that work to improve the health and wellbeing of Deaf People. Sign Health provide psychological therapy, Domestic Abuse support and provide an advocacy service to ensure that Deaf people get fair and transparent treatment and services.

    Website
    signhealth.org.uk

    Phone
    020 3947 2600

    Text
    07966 976749

    Email:
    info@signhealth.org.uk

  • RNID

    Support Deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus to make life fully inclusive by providing the following services: information about hearing loss, signposting to local support services, information about Assistive Technology, Employment Support, Benefits Advice and Communication support.

    Website
    rnid.org.uk

    Phone
    0808 808 0123

    Email
    information@rnid.org.uk

  • deafPLUS

    DeafPLUS offers information and advice about hearing loss, advocacy services, support with independent living, an advice line, health and wellbeing information and hearing loss support.

    Website
    www.deafplus.org

    Phone
    020 7790 8478

    Email
    info@deafplus.org

  • Hearing Link – UK

    Hearing Link England is a team of staff and volunteers who deliver group and one-to-one support for people with any level of hearing loss, and their family and friends. They also deliver community events and provide training to local organisations, to raise awareness of the practical and emotional challenges faced by those living with changes in their hearing.

    Website
    www.hearinglink.org

    Phone
    01844 348111

    Email
    enquiries@hearinglink.org

  • NHS National Deaf Mental Health Service

    National Deaf Services provides a range of comprehensive mental health services for Deaf adults, children and their families. They are committed to: the employment of deaf service users and carer involvement in all aspects of care. respect and promotion of Deaf culture and language.

    Website
    www.swlstg.nhs.uk

    Phone
    020 3513 4640

    Email
    adultdeafinpatientservicebluebell@swlstg.nhs.uk

  • Samaritans

    Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout Great Britain and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline.

    Website
    www.samaritans.org

    Phone
    116 123

    Email
    jo@samaritans.org 

  • Royal Deaf Association

    Royal Deaf Association have launched a new project in association with East Suffolk Council to reduce social isolation for Deaf people aged 55+ living in East Suffolk.

    Email
    Deafage@royaldeaf.org.uk

    BSL Video
    RAD’s new project: Deaf Friends Suffolk

  • Norfolk and Waveney Mind

    Mind is a mental health charity offering an extensive range of mental health services, along with associated training, advice and information. They offer a wide range of services including 1:1 talking therapies, gardening projects, access to employment services, mental health training and education for businesses, schools and individuals, residential care and support programmes.  The services support young people aged 14-25, adults and carers affected by mental ill health.

    Website
    www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

    Phone
    0300 330 5488

    Email
    enquiries@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

  • Lily – King’s Lynn and West Norfolk

    Lily provides a comprehensive range of support in west Norfolk to combat loneliness and social isolation in adults of all ages. The project is linked to the ‘No Lonely Day’ initiative. It encourages residents to develop friendships and engage in their local communities. Trained Lily Advisors can provide support over the phone or face to face to help people overcome feelings of loneliness and social isolation. They will work with clients to consider how engaging with the community can support their health and wellbeing.

    Website
    West Norfolk Gov: Lily

    Phone
    01553 616200

    Email
    asklily@west-norfolk.gov.uk

  • The Silver Line

    The Silver Line is the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK open every day and night of the year. Their specially trained helpline team can:
    offer conversation and friendship
    provide information and support
    link callers to local groups and services
    refer people on to receive regular friendship calls
    protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect.

    Phone
    0800 470 80 90

    Email
    info@thesilverline.org.uk

  • CAN Connect – North Norfolk CCG Area

    A project that uses Life Connectors and Volunteers to help those who are feeling alone and isolated to identify and achieve goals, provide advice and coaching, help find other sources of support if specialist help is needed and find and support the individual to get involved with activities in their community

    Website
    www.canconnect.org.uk

    Phone
    0300 303 3920

  • Better Together – Norwich, Great Yarmouth, South Norfolk and Broadland

    Better Together brings people together and offers information, advice and support to help people make the most of activities and opportunities in their area. Online and phone referral, 1-to-1 assessment, coaching and support from a team of Life Connectors, support to access groups and activities and freephone helpline open 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday.

    Website
    www.bettertogethernorfolk.org.uk

    Phone
    0300 303 3920

    Email
    info@bettertogethernorfolk.org.uk