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Hearing support services

Information for patients

Audiology

This leaflet is intended to provide you with information on additional hearing support services. This leaflet is available in large print or other languages, please let a member of the Audiology team know if you require this.

Local hearing support groups

Middlesbrough deaf centre

  • When: Tuesday’s Sign and Social and Deaf Blind Befriending Group (10am to 2pm)(Facebook: Middlesbrough sign and social). Thursdays 55+ group (10.30am to 2:30pm, members only)
  • Where: North Ormesby Resource Centre, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough, TS3 6JB
  • Contact details: Helen Williams – Text: 07741 078 068
  • Email: [email protected]

Deaf meet up

  • When: Thursday (weekly); 1pm until 4pm
  • Where: Havelock Centre, Havelock Street, Darlington, DL1 2JE
  • Contact details: David Hugill – Mobile Text: 07506 737 545
  • Email: [email protected]

Darlington deaf club

  • When: Saturday evening (Every two weeks); 7pm to 11pm
  • Where: Railway Institute Club, 93 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2PP
  • Contact details: David Hugill – Mobile Text: 07506 737 545
  • Email: [email protected]

Darlington deaf older person’s group

A social group for people who are deaf and over the age of 50. Activities include raffles, bingo and also outdoor events.

  • When: Monday (weekly); 12.30pm to 2.30pm
  • Where: First floor boardroom, Park Place Community Centre, 87 Park Place, Darlington, DL1 5LR
  • Contact details: David Hugill – Mobile Text: 07506 737 545
  • Email: [email protected]

Harrogate deaf cafe

  • When: Every second Thursday of every month between 2pm and 4pm.
  • Where: Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 1EG

Resource centre for people who are deaf and hard of hearing

  • When: Every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm.
  • Where: Harrogate and Ripon Centre for Voluntary Services, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR.

Middlesbrough council sensory drop-in clinic

Sensory drop-in clinic for adults who are partially sighted, blind, deaf or hard of hearing. Family and carers are also welcome. Free refreshments, monthly activities such as mindfulness, physical activity sessions as well as assessments and signposting to support services.

  • When: First Friday of each month (drop in between 10am and 12noon)
  • Where: The Live Well Centre, Dundas Arcade, Middlesbrough own centre

Local British Sign Language courses

Let’s sign together

Local Middlesbrough sign language classes, classes also available via teams or zoom.

MeSign

DEN – Deaf Empowering Network

National hearing support

Royal national institute for deaf people

National support body which provides a wide range of information and support for people with hearing loss or tinnitus.

British deaf association

A national deaf-led organisation which campaigns for equal right on a national level national level and works at a local level to empower deaf people to achieve access to local public services.

Hearing link

Provide a wide range of support ranging from emotional support and practical help to support group pick ups.

Local authority sensory support services

Local authority sensory services provide information and support for individuals who have a hearing loss, are D/deaf or are deafblind or have a dual sensory loss. This can include information on daily living advice, health and wellbeing, community social groups and individual assessment for provision of equipment in some circumstances.

Middlesbrough sensory services

Stockton on Tees

North Yorkshire

If you think you might benefit from social care support, you can contact the council for a Social Care Needs Assessment on the North Yorkshire Council website.
Visit: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

Other support

Access to work

Can provide grants to help pay for practical support with work. For example through things such as special equipment, adaptations, or support workers. The support you get will depend on your needs. You can check your eligibility and apply at: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Personal independence payment (PIP)

Personal independence payment (PIP) is a benefit for people between the ages of 16 and pension age who need help taking part in everyday life or who find it difficult to get around. You can apply for PIP on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/pip

Lip reading classes

Association of Teachers of Lip reading to Adult (ALTA) for information on courses available in the area.

Visit: http://www.atlalipreading.org.uk

Patient experience

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like your feedback. If you wish to share your experience about your care and treatment or on behalf of a patient, please contact The Patient Experience Department who will advise you on how best to do this.

This service is based at The James Cook University Hospital but also covers the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.

To ensure we meet your communication needs please inform the Patient Experience Department of any special requirements, for example; braille or large print.

T: 01642 835964
E: [email protected]

The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.
Telephone: 01642 850850
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