Information and helpful resources for adults who are d/Deaf or deafblind
Hard of hearing
HI Kent can support with hearing equipment and hearing aid clinics where you can get batteries and hearing aid care. If this is a service you require visit the HI Kent website.
Sign language users
BSL Community provides support to you if you are Deaf and your first, or preferred language is British Sign Language.
BSL Community can assist you with advice, guidance, and help interpret things such as paperwork, letters, bills or booking an interpreter for a GP appointment.
For more information on how to book, visit BSL Community’s website.
Visual Impairment
Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) provide support to you if you have a visual impairment.
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BSL video about sensory service's information and advice
Additional support and resources
SignLive
Access SignLive on your desktop or download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
You will need to register the first time you use it. This will give you good video quality and means that your calls are secure.
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BSL video about SignLive
BSL support videos
Here are some great BSL videos to help you with:
- 999
- your finances: benefits and money worries or debt
- your health: mental health as well as NHS support
- relationships: domestic abuse and counselling advice
- social care: The Care Act Care (for anyone who needs help), The Care Act Carers (for carers), housing
- your work: access to work support and supported employment.
National charities
- Royal Association in Aid of Deaf People (RAD) provide a wide range of services for Deaf people, families, and professionals
- British Deaf Association (BDA)
- Sense
- Sign Health - the deaf health charity
- Deaf Blind UK provides practical and emotional support and use of technology, information, and advice
- Deaf Plus
- National Deaf Children’s Society