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Action Deafness
- Provides information on volunteering with and the services of this charity for deaf, hard of hearing, deafened and deafblind children, young people, adults and older people across Leicester, Leicestershire and the East Midlands.
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Action on Hearing Loss
- Formerly the RNID. Offers extensive information about the charity's work, campaigns and support for those with hearing loss.
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Association of Lipspeakers
- Provides information on the professional body that represents lipspeakers.
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Auditory Verbal UK
- National charity which teaches deaf babies and children to listen and speak, so that they can achieve their potential in life. Provides information on how AVT works, with video clips, personal stories, parent resources and details of professional training.
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BBC Health: Single Sided Deafness
- Provides details and symptoms of SSD (deafness in one ear) and explains the causes, risk factors and highlights the 9000 new cases each year in the UK.
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British Deaf Association
- Largest Deaf-led organisation in the UK offering community information, policy and campaign details, news and events.
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Children of Deaf Parents UK
- Organisation dedicated to informing, mentoring, and working with deaf parents in the UK. Provides activities and events that help nurture and broaden horizons.
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Deaf Parenting UK
- Independent organization created to support deaf parents, point out gaps in services in the UK, and collaborate with other groups and institutions to improve access to information and services for deaf parents.
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Deafies
- A news resource for deaf and hearing impaired people with campaign details and readers articles.
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Deafness Research UK
- Medical charity for deaf and hard of hearing people; offers details of their achievements plus extensive information on how the ear works and on ear conditions. Also includes newsletters.
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Deafrave.com
- Information about music, culture the theatre and film nights organised by and for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
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DELTA
- Deaf Education Through Listening and Talking; charity which supports deaf children following an auditory oral route. Includes information leaflets, factsheets, research details and FAQ.
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The Elizabeth Foundation Mission
- A national charity set up to assist preschool children and infants with a hearing loss to assist them with learning to listen and talk.
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Hearing Concern LINK
- Provides support and information to people with a hearing loss and their families; provides information about their rehabilitation and support programmes, resources, regional branches, and how to get involved.
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Hearing Link
- Works for and on behalf of adults with acquired hearing loss, by providing information, support, and opportunities for self-help networking; includes a directory, details of services, and volunteer opportunities.
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HearingAidWorld
- An information site for the deaf and hearing impaired with details of hearing aids and how they work, how to protect your hearing and FAQ.
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Hiype! - Hearing Impaired Younger People
- Advice, support and information for hearing impaired younger people who are working or studying.
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My Deaf Community
- Providing advice, support and online companionship for deaf people.
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National Association of Deafened People
- National representative organisation offering support for deafened people who have lost all or most of their useful hearing, and for their families and friends; includes information about their publications and resources, with a booklet to download.
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National Deaf Children's Society
- Features details of this charity's history and current campaigns, plus information on family support and publications.
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NHS Choices: Hearing Impairment
- An NHS introduction to hearing loss with an overview of the structure of the ear, the types of hearing loss and the most common conditions.
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Northern Ireland Deaf Youth Association
- Aims to increase the inclusion of deaf people in society and reduce isolation. Includes deaf awareness training, local clubs and a discussion forum.
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Sign Health
- Charity which works to improve the physical and mental health of deaf and hearing impaired people.
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UK Council on Deafness
- Supports deaf organisations in the UK by providing information and advice, representing the sector to government and policy makers. Includes a directory of members, and a guide to their activities and resources.
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