Somerset
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How to find us
Mobile team covering Somerset, our Somerset team provides information, advice and one-to-one support.Show directions on map
Opening hours
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Equipment for Home & Life
deafPLUS can provide an equipment assessment, fitting and maintenance service for Deaf and hard of hearing people.
The equipment we supply includes:
- TV Loop systems
- Alerting devices
- Personal listening devices
- Textphones (minicoms)
- Fax machines
- Telephone amplifiers
- Flashing and vibrating smoke alarms (at our Bath office only)
- Batteries and tubing
Mobile Advisory Service - Somerset
The Mobile Advisory Service (MAS) is a vehicle that goes out into the community to raise awareness, give equipment demonstrations and provide information on deafness and deaf issues. The MAS covers Hampshire & Somerset.
The MAS provides a wide range of information on all aspects of hearing loss including:
- general information on sensory loss
- information and advice on how to use or adjust a hearing aid
- general sensory loss awareness advice
- information about lip reading, BSL, low vision services and other relevant classes
- information on Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Visual Impairment clubs
- information on local hearing and sight services
- information about tinnitus, Meniere's, Cochlear implants and other common problems
- information and referral to Sensory Services Team, Hearing Therapy and sight services and the Deaf Services Team
- information on education services
- signposting to other organisations such as Age Concern, Carer Support, CAB etc.
- Advice for carers and families
Somerset MAS venues for:
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020
* If circumstances arise, which are beyond our control, the venues or timing may change at short notice. Please call 01225 446555 if you have any queries.
Lip Reading
The courses are intended to support older people to manage the difficulties experienced by losing their hearing . This is achieved by providing access to appropriate information, skills and services in an empathic learning environment.
When a person’s hearing begins to deteriorate, tasks that used to be carried out with ease become difficult. Communication becomes hard work, leading to anxiety and apprehension which may cause problems with family and friends or a loss of independence and social life. With the right advice, equipment, confidence and communication skills people with hearing loss can continue to lead fulfilled and independent lives.
Our 10-week lipreading courses will encourage self management, support independence, alleviate isolation and encourage a positive approach to hearing loss. Participants will gain confidence, essential information and communication skills. Those people residing in isolated areas will gain access to crucial information and have the opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same difficulties, making much needed social contact.
The classes will be provided across Somerset, Monday to Thursday.
Glastonbury Grace Church - 10:30 to 12:30
Frome Library - 10:00 to 12:00