If you are living with both sight and hearing loss, there are services in Hartlepool that can support you and your family. This includes help with communication, mobility, and daily living skills.
We provide a specialist service for people of all ages who have been assessed as eligible for support. Help may include:
- mobility: support to help you get around safely and confidently
- communication: skills and tools to help you read, write, and stay connected
- daily living skills: practical support with everyday tasks like preparing meals or making drinks
To learn more about what support is available, visit the Hartlepool Now website.
Action for Deafness
Action Deafness is a charity managed by passionate specialists, which has been awarded the contract by Hartlepool Borough Council to work in the town. The new service provides information, advice and guidance, as well as BSL translation and telephone support to help with letters and phone calls.
- address: Café One77, 177 York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9EQ
- phone: 07398212571
- text/SMS service: 07496765014
- email: hartlepool@actiondeafness.org.uk
- call us in BSL with AD 360 on our website: www.actiondeafness.org.uk
For more information, please visit Hartlepool Now - Action for Deafness
Hartlepool Vision Support
A home visiting service including Sensory Needs Assessment, Rehabilitation Counselling, Mobility Training, Assistive technology sessions, IT Open Days, Social Clubs – arts and crafts, lunch clubs, news and views.
- address: Greenbank, Stranton, Hartlepool, TS24 7QT
- phone: 07379859420
- email: contact@hartlepoolvs.org.uk
For more information, please visit Hartlepool Now - Hartlepool Vision Support.