Services for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults
The Sensory Team provide services for adults with a hearing impairment.
What we provide
- Advice, guidance and information
- Help people to become more independent
- Equipment/adaptations to the home
- Social work support for individuals and families
Specialist needs assessment
The first stage will be an assessment of your needs. If you are eligible for services because of risks to your independence and safety, you will be offered support, advice or services to assist you.
How to contact us
Drop-in service below:-
Advice/Information
Deaf Community Centre, Milton Walk, St James Street, Doncaster DN1 3QG, - March-December only - Held every two weeks Monday - 10.30am-11.30am
Civic Building, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU - Tuesday 1pm-4.30 pm
By Post:
Sensory Team
Adults Health, Well Being and Culture
The Martin Wells Centre
Thompson Avenue
Edlington
DONCASTER DN12 1JD
Telephone: 01302 737701
Textphone: 18001 01302 737701
WhatsApp or SMS: 07979 031116
Email: sensory.team@doncaster.gov.uk
All phone lines and text messages will be responded to between 9 am – 5 pm, in an emergency contact Adult Social Services Out of Hours on 03000 218996, or suitable emergency service.
If you require information in another language please ask about our interpreting service.
Interpreting Service
An independent British Sign Language / Lip speaking, Deaf / Blind interpreting service is available.
Contact: Clarion UK
Voice: 01763 291211
Phone/Text/WhatsApp: 07713082716
Skype: Clarion UK - Doncaster
Web: www.clarion-uk.com/doncaster
Email: doncaster@clarion-uk.com
- Clarion Doncaster Welcome Pack3
- Download (1.75MB - PDF)
- Clarion Doncaster Poster
- Download (1.47MB - PDF)
Hearing Aid Services
Hearing aids are provided by the National Health Service. Contact your doctor who may refer you to Hearing Rehabilitation Centre, Sandringham Surgery, Level 1, Sandringham Road, Intake, Doncaster DN2 5JH.
If you already have a Health Service hearing aid there is:-
Replacement batteries supplied by post: - Contact Hearing Centre
Repair service by appointment only: at Hearing Rehabilitation Centre, Sandringham Road. You can access this service by voice (01302) 644950, Textphone 07796174900 or email at dbth.hearing.rehab@nhs.net
Citizens Advice - Deaf Advice Service
Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
By Appointment only
(Available Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
Contact us:
Email: deaf@citizensadvice-doncasterborough.org
Or
Phone: 07378905716 (TEXT ONLY)
Downloads & Resources
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