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Deafness / Hearing Impairment

Please select from the list below to read more information about the condition:

Deafness/Hearing Impairment and it's effect on speech and communication

Cochlear Implants

The Ear Foundation Offers

External Links

Children's Hearing Evaluation and Amplification Resources

is a specialist independent centre for hearing testing in children and now also in adults.

Cochlear Implants

Founded by parents whose children have cochlear implants, the CICS Group was formed to help others whose children already have implants and those who are thinking about an implant for their child.

The Ear Foundation

is a registered charity working to support children, young people and adults with cochlear implants, as well as their families and local professionals.

Hearing Journey

A web resource full of (re)habilitation activities and ideas to support the development of listening and language skills in children, adolescents and adults.

The National Deaf Children's Society

is the only UK charity solely dedicated to providing support, information and advice for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them.

Auditory Verbal UK

is a national charity committed to helping hearing impaired children acquire listening and spoken language skills using Auditory Verbal Therapy.

Phoenix Group

Working with deaf children, their families, local groups and organisations.