It has been identified that voluntary groups develop from a local need. We assist local communities to establish new hard of hearing and tinnitus groups and provide continuing support to existing groups. This can include a start up grant, complete funding applications, advice and signposting to other organisations.
The groups usually meet on a monthly basis. Their aim is to help members take better control of their hearing loss, provide information and support and gain an understanding of what help and assistive equipment they can and should expect to have access to.
These groups act as a community resource and watchdog for local services for deaf and hard of hearing people. Local support groups can provide direct services, particularly with regard to transporting people with hearing loss to ENT units and providing hearing aid advice. Local organisations can visit groups and give specific talks on relevant subjects.
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of the month
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Where : St Elvans Church, Aberdare CF44 7AB
Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month,
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Where : Barry Library
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month,
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Where : St Peters Church, Blaina, NP13 8BW
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month,
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where : Hope Baptist Church, Bridgend, CF31 1EA
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month,
10.30am - 12.00pm
Where : Caerphilly Library, CF83 1JL
Meets: 1st Thursday of the month
Where : Different places each time, please contact our offices for further information
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month - mornings
Where : Llandow Village Hall
Contact us for more info
Meets: 3rd Friday of the month 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where : Maindee Library
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where : St Peters Church Hall CF41 7DG
Meets: 1st Thursday of the month 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Where : Café 50, Heol Yr Orsaf, Pontyclun CF72 9EE
Meets: 3rd Thursday of the month
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Where : Wales Council for Deaf People, Pontypridd
CF37 1JY
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the month
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Where : Porth Plaza, CF39 9PG
Meets: 1st Friday of the month
Hard of Hearing Group : 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Tinnitus Support Group : 4:00pm – 5:45pm
Where : Discovery Room, 1st Floor, Swansea Central Library, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Meets: 3rd Thursday of the month
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where : Ystradgynlais Library, SA9 1JJ
Meets: Tuesday 7-11pm
Where : Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 2AP
Meets : every tuesday morning, either for coffee or every other week at the COS offices
Contact: Miss R Thompson Rosiet49@hotmail.co.uk or text 07776422302
Meets: Wednesday 10am-12pm
Fortnightly
Where : Daniel Owens Centre, Mold, CH7 1AP
Meets: Thursday 10am-1.30pm
Where : All Saints Church, Brynglas Road, Newport, NP20 5QY
Wales Council For Deaf People actively encourages parents of deaf children to join their local Children’s Hearing Services Working Group (CHSWG) to ensure their child’s needs are addressed.
There is a CHSWG in every health authority area, so there will be one near you. By becoming a parent representative you will be joining a group that includes professional representatives from education, health, social services and the voluntary sector to work together on services designed for deaf children and their families.
By bringing a parent’s perspective to the Working Group you will have the unique opportunity to voice the opinions of what families with deaf children need and want and crucially make a difference to their local provision.
If you would like to join your local CHSWG as a parent representative and get your voice heard, contact us for further information .
Telephone: 01443 485687
Email: mail@wcdeaf.org.uk
Address: Wales Council For Deaf People, Glenview House, Courthouse Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1JY
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