Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

Tameside Deaf Team is part of Tameside Adult Services

• Who do we work with?
• Which services may we be able to offer?
• What equipment may we be able to offer?
• When are we open?
• Other useful contacts

 

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Who do we work with?

• Deaf adults
• Hard of hearing adults
• Deaf people with mental health needs
• Deaf people with physical disabilities
• Deafened adults
• Deaf blind people
• Parents, carers and families

We also work closely with services for children.
 

Which services may we be able to offer?

• Information and advice
• Mail reading
• Interpreting/Lip speaking
• Help at home
• Support for your Carer
• Getting a bus pass

 

What equipment may we be able to offer?

• Textphone
• Flashing lights for doorbells
• Special alarm clock and baby alarm
• Loop system

 

When are we open?

Monday to Wednesday: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm
 

Other useful contacts:

• DELTA (Deaf Education through Listening and Talking) 
• Department for Education
• GOV.UK - Disability rights 
• GOV.UK - Financial help if you're disabled  
• See Hear 
• Services for Children and Young People 
• Tameside Deaf Association, 225 Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6LX. Telephone and Fax Number 0161 330 4019
• Tameside Interpreting and Communication Service 
• Teacher Support Network 
• Young People on Direct Gov

Use the contact details below to find out more about services for deaf people