Information for People with Hearing Impairment
Where can I get help?
If you are having problems due to hearing loss, we recommend that you make an appointment to discuss this with your family doctor.
If necessary your doctor will refer you to the Audiology Department of your local hospital for a hearing test and you may then be provided with a hearing aid.
If you already use a hearing aid and you are having problems with it or you feel that your hearing has become worse, then you should contact your local Audiology Department and ask for an appointment.
If you have difficulty hearing the door bell, telephone or television, there is a variety of equipment available to help you.
Advice on suitable equipment can be obtained from the Specialist Team.
About the Specialist Team
The Specialist Team is here to help anyone living in the Royal Borough of Kingston whose hearing loss becomes a cause for concern.
We maintain the register of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who live in the Royal Borough of Kingston. If you wish to be registered, we can provide information on the benefits of registration.
Services available from the Team
We offer a range of services and support, including:
- An assessment of your needs
- Advice and information on specialist equipment
- Advice and information on welfare benefits
- Advice and information on tinnitus
- Social Work support
- Information on access to sign language interpreters
- Information and advice on local groups
Local Social Clubs
Surbiton Deaf Club
Searchlight
Kingston Road
Kingston
Contact: Kay Parfitt
Mobile: 07842 842 565 (text only)
Email: kayparfitt@gmail.com
The Club is mainly for Deaf people of any age, and the main method of communication used is sign language. The Club meets every fortnight, 1st and 3rd Thursday each month and doors open at 7.30pm.
National organisations offering support
The organisations listed below provide advice and information on a wide range of issues.
British Deaf Association
1-3 Worship Street
London EC2A 2AB
Voice: 01772 259725
Minicom: 05603 115295
Fax: 01172 561610
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly known as RNID)
19-23 Featherstone Street
London EC1Y 8SL
Telephone: 0808 808 0123
Textphone: 0808 808 9000
SMS: 0780 0000360
Email: helpline@hearingloss.org.uk
Web: www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
Hearing Concern
7/11 Armstrong Road
London W3 7JL
Tel: 8233 2929
(Voice & Minicom)
Publication: Hark
National Deaf Children’s Society
15 Dufferin Street
London EC1Y 8PD
Tel: 020 7490 8656
Minicom: 020 7490 8656
Fax: 020 7251 5020
Publication: Talk
SENSE
The National Deaf-Blind & Rubella Association
101 Pentonville Road
London N1 9LG
Telephone: 0845 127 0060
Textphone: 0845 127 0062
Fax: 0845 127 0061
Publication: Talking Sense
Contact Us
Tel No: 02085475005
E-mail: adults@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Related Links
Royal National Institute for the Deaf
National Deaf Children's Society