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.ukWest Norfolk Deaf Association
WNDA is a local charity providing support to Deaf people and those with acquired hearing difficulties in West Norfolk. Operating across two sites as well as in the community at GP surgeries and residential homes. They provide a whole range of comprehensive services for people of all ages and all levels of hearing loss, all designed to help Deaf people live independent, fulfilled lives.
Website
www.wnda.org.uk
Phone
01553 773399 or 01553 774766
Email
info@wnda.org.ukNorfolk 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 526664Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service
Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service provides hearing aid maintenance and repairs with monthly clinics in Lowestoft.
Website
NHS: Suffolk Hearing Advisory ServiceSensing 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.ukSensory 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.ukDeaf 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.ukLowestoft 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.comRNID
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.ukdeafPLUS
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.orgHearing 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.orgNHS 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.ukCAN 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 3920Waveney 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.ukSamaritans
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.orgRoyal 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 SuffolkLily – 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.ukBetter 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 9-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Website
www.bettertogethernorfolk.org.uk
Phone
0300 303 3920
Email
info@bettertogethernorfolk.org.ukCuppa 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.comThe 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