Deaf and hearing support

Assessment and support at home

If you are Deaf or hard of hearing and have difficulties hearing normal daily sounds; e.g. doorbell, telephone, TV and smoke alarm and similar. you may request a hearing impairment assessment at home.

The technical officer will carry out an assessment and identify your needs. Appropriate advice, information and equipment/adaptation will be discussed based on the needs identified.

Cost of services

There is no charge for assessment, information and advice.

We can supply some equipment on loan for no charge, however, supplies are limited.

How to get an assessment

Referral can be made by anyone including yourself, a family member, friend or health care staff by contacting the occupational therapy service.

Hearing aid batteries

We do not issue NHS hearing aid batteries – these are provided by your health service.

If you have a NHS provided hearing aid, please contact your issuing hospital/department.

The details of your issuing hospital/department are on the white label on the back of your NHS hearing aid book.