Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Chatty Hands is a group in Chelmsford for deaf people and people who sign.
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Address
CM2 8AU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email added, address updated, phone number removed AC 27/9/23

Last Updated
27/09/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want.
Telephone Number
0800 132320
County
Cambridgeshire
Address
PE4 7UP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, Email 2 sent 6.12.13Phone call made 24.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LM. Email from Jayne Higgins updating entry 3/6/2021. phone number, instagram updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
27/03/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Improving awareness of deaf and visually impaired people's needs.
Telephone Number
020 7790 8478
Website Address
Address
E1 4HG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to text phone, fax and email. consent via telephone - updated online 1/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13 to london.operations-bounceback, email 2 sent 7.11.13 to [email protected] updated email Phone call 25.4.14 (AT), no response, but all information correct from website LM

Last Contacted
14/05/2014
Last Updated
24/09/2021
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
A charity that supports families with deaf babies, children, young people and the practitioners in Health and Education that work with them.
Telephone Number
0300 365 7200
Town
Merstham
Address
RH1 3EB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to address, removed fax 1/4/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received on 17.9.13 from Frances Piggott with updated address details - KC updated 7.11.13updated address using info from website - RC 26/8/16. address added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
11/07/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Dyslexic.com supply assistive technology products and services for individuals, educational institutions and commercial organisations to support people with a diverse range of disabilities.
Telephone Number
01353 881 066
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Moved from useful links and created an entry - BB 16.10.17. phone number updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
16/10/2017
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Essex Deaf Children's Society is a totally voluntary organisation supporting deaf children in Essex up to the age of 20.
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project- email 1 sent to [email protected], BB phoned on 9.12.13 no not in use, email found online, sent 9.12.13 KCContacted vice chairman - had left 10 years ago, so removed details. Checked on website - new chairman. Removed address, added helpline and changed organisation name by removing 'Branch of National' 5.6.14 LM. Changed details to Southend local contacts. 1/5/20 AP

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
12/08/2022
Short Description
Independent speech and language therapist
Telephone Number
07946 894115
Town
Billericay
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Hearing Help Essex is an independent registered charity for the hard of hearing, offering practical help, support and advice on coping with hearing loss.
Telephone Number
01245 496347 or Text 07950 406173
County
Essex
Address
CM2 0LD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

spelling error in address - changed consent via email from Wendy, updated online 18/01/10 - EG email updated - 21/2/12 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received from Susan on 17.9.13 with new address details and web- KC updated 6.11.13updated phone numbers using info from website - RC 26/8/16

Last Contacted
11/06/2013
Last Updated
01/05/2020
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Helping people with hearing loss, their families and friends to help them reconnect with life.
Telephone Number
01844 348111
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to: company name, tel, text, sms, fax, address, website and email. Description updated - consent via email from Debra - updated online 15/01/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received from Rebecca Dunnell   on 18.9.13 with updated contact details (address, tel, email, web)  and name change to hearing link from hearing concern link-KC updated 31.10.13added additional email address using info from website - RC 26/8/16

Last Contacted
31/10/2013
Last Updated
25/08/2022
Level Water
Short Description
Subsidised swimming lessons for young people with physical disabilities.
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Contact from Matt Maguire 12/8/22. added facebook, twitter, instagram AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
12/08/2022
Last Updated
16/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society) is an organisation for families, parents and carers, providing emotional and practical support.
Telephone Number
0808 800 8880
Website Address
Address
EC2A 4LS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to contact details and description - consent gained via email, from Amy. updated online 4/01/10 - EGRefresh project- Email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received on 8.10.13 from Jen confirming details correct- opening hours of helpline added- KC updated 10.10.13added additional email using info from website - RC 26/8/16. email updated, instagram added, pintrest removed AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2004
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
RAD promotes equality for deaf people from 0 to 19 years and their families through the provision of accessible services.
Telephone Number
0300 688 2525
Town
Nesfield Road
County
Essex
Address
CO4 3ZL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to numbers - 31/3/10 - EG Change to address and description, consent via email from Lorna Bareham, changed 10/1/12 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 13.9.13, Updated by KC on 13.9.13 added age range and location details confirmed by Aaron Ockendonon 13.9.13 corrected address - RC 26/8/16. phone, address, facebook updated, instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Name
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
RNID is the only charity in the UK dedicated to helping deaf and hearing impaired people through medical research. It offers information and advice based upon the latest research.
Telephone Number
0808 808 0123
Website Address
Town
Slough
County
Berkshire
Address
SL1 4PY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed email and web site - consent via email, updated online 7/01/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - name of organisation changed. Address, telephone, website and email amended LMadded textphone line and updated formerly RNID - RC 25/8/16. Changed name back to RNID (after 10 years as Action on Hearing Loss 26/1/21. address added AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
14/04/2014
Last Updated
24/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Signature promotes excellence in communication with people who are deaf and deafblind.
Telephone Number
0191 383 1155
County
Durham
Address
DH1 1TH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to organisation name, added contact name, changed address, web site and email, update to description. Consent from Clare, updated online 15/2/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Checked information on website - contact name removed,email address amended 5.6.14 LMadded text number and Clare Rivers information using info from website - RC 26/8/16. email updated, facebook, instagram added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
30/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Signed Stories is an app designed for children as a way for them to explore and enjoy some of the best modern picture books performed in British Sign Language.
Telephone Number
0844 881 5200
Town
Gateshead
Address
NE11 9SZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 8/9/16updated mistake in description - RC 16/8/17. Updated entry 20/10/20 AP. facebook removed AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The British Deaf Association advances the rights and interests of deaf people in the UK.
Telephone Number
0207 697 4140
Website Address
Address
N4 2HE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- Email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received on 27.9.13 from  Sallyann Nason with updated details (phone, address, website and also fax removed) - KC updated 3/10/13updated phone number and email address using info from website - RC 26/8/16. address updated AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
03/10/2029
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Ear Foundation (Cochlear Implants) provides advice and support for the UK's young deaf children with cochlear implants and their families.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 SENT 17.9.13, EMAIL 2 SENT 6.12.13Phone call made 24.3.14 (CM) - email changed (consent from Rachel Lightfoot) LM. contact details removed - permanently closed AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
27/03/2014
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The only registered charity in the UK solely dedicated to supporting those with tinnitus.
Telephone Number
0800 018 0527
Town
Sheffield
Address
S8 0TB
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added helpline, consent via email from Sue. updated online 7/01/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 17.9.13 BB, no response. Email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received 20.12.13 from Nic Wray. All details confirmed correct (29.1.14) LMupdated phone numbers using info from website - RC 25/8/16. Email received to update 25.10.19 AP. Email received to update name from British Tinnitus Association to Tinnitus UK 3/12/24 AP

Last Contacted
25/10/2019
Last Updated
03/12/2024