Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf is a charity that trains and matches guide dogs and matches them with deaf people. If you have a severe hearing impairment, you may want to consider a hearing dog to support you to live independently.
Visit the Hearing Dogs for the Deaf website to find out more (opens in a new window)
Alternatively, you can contact them via –
- email - bwcinfo@hearingdogs.org.uk (Opens in a new window)
- telephone - 01759 322 299
- text relay - 18001 01759 322 299 (for deaf and hard of hearing)
In person –
The Beatrice Wright Centre
Hayton Road
Bielby
York
East Yorkshire
YO42 4JP
Apply for a hearing dog via –
Access the Hearing Dogs for the Deaf website to find out more (Opens in a new window)
Action on Hearing Loss
Action on Hearing Loss is the largest charity for people with hearing loss in the UK. They can support you with information and advice and give you practical solutions to help you live independently. They also have a range of products that you may find useful to assist you in your day to day activities.
Visit the Action on Hearing Loss website (Opens in a new window)
Alternatively, you can contact them via –
Information line –
- email - informationline@hearingloss.org.uk (Opens in a new window)
- telephone - 0808 808 0123 (free phone)
- textphone - 0808 808 9000 (free phone)
- fax - 020 7296 8199
- SMS - 0780 0000 360
Tinnitus line –
- email - tinnitushelpline@hearingloss.org.uk (Opens in a new window)
- telephone - 0808 808 6666 (free phone)
- textphone - 0808 808 9000 (free phone)
- fax - 020 7296 8199
- SMS - 0780 0000 360
Association for All Speech Impaired Children (AFASIC)
AFASIC 'Voice for Life' is a parent led organisation to help children and young people with speech and language impairments and their families. They provide information and training for parents and professionals. They also produce a range of publications.
Members meet in local groups in many areas of the UK.
Visit the AFASIC website here (Opens in a new window)
Alternatively you can contact them via –
- telephone for enquiries - 020 7490 9410
- UK Helpline - 0300 666 9410