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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:

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