Support with a hearing impairment | Hearing Impairment Care Pathway

You can call Silver Line on 0800 4 70 80 90. They are a confidential helpline that provides information and advice to older people.

If you are experiencing low mental health or struggling with your diagnosis, you can refer yourself to Turning Point.

You can contact them on 01924 234 860 or wakefield.talking@turning-point.co.uk.

Live Well Wakefield supports people living in Wakefield to manage long-term conditions. You can call them on 01924 255363.

If you need extra support, contact Social Care Direct on 0345 8 503 503.

Too many people are living with deafblindness and are not getting the help they need. Deafblind UK show people that there can be a life beyond deafblindness.

Whether you need some support after a diagnosis or a helping hand to help you do things, they are here for you.

Help communicating with someone who has a hearing impairment

Tips:

Re-phrase what you said
Face the person you’re speaking to
Use an interpreter
Write it down
Get their full attention
Reduce background noise

Tools: