Other organisations dealing with deafness
‘DeafblindUK supports people who have any level of combined sight and hearing loss that affects their access to information, mobility and communication and those around them to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence. They offer understanding and advice as well as practical support, residential support, care, and social opportunities.’
NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. Provides factsheets, publications, impartial information and support to families and professionals on every aspect of childhood deafness – schooling, communication, parenting, health services, welfare benefits, equipment and much more. There is also a network of local DCS groups that organise meetings and events.
RNID is the charity working to make life fully inclusive for deaf people, whatever their loss, and those with tinnitus. The organisation campaigns for an inclusive society, connects people to practical advice and pioneers new treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus.
A parent-led website offering information, resources and informed opinion about children and young people from 0-25
A membership body for organisations concerned with deafness. Provides access to specialist information, conferences and collaborative working opportunities, whilst providing a collective membership voice to political and cross sector partners.