Carer centres and services Concern With Hearing Dorset
Contact us
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Address
11, Marshwood Avenue
Canford Park
Poole
Dorset
BH17 9EW -
About
Concern with Hearing - Dorset came into existence to act as a focal point for hard of hearing people who, although their hearing is deficient, use the spoken word as their main means of communication. The organisation is a contact point for the hard of hearing community and their families, and the professionals such as health and social services. We deal with all aspects of hearing loss, with all ages [over the age of 18]. We work closely with RNID: Action on Hearing Loss, the British Tinnitus Association, Hearing Link and the Meniere's Society. We are a voluntary organisation, dedicated to the interest of those who are concerned, or have lost part or all of their hearing. We provide information for carers and sufferers of hearing loss, tinnitus and/or Meniere's disease. We encourage the use of lip reading as an aid to communication. We produce a newsletter for our members 4 times a year. We also aim to hold meetings with full communication support for members, carers and the general public.
Opening times
9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Access
The meetings are held in venues with disabled access for wheelchair users, and good parking and with good public transport links. At the meetings, a portable loop system is in operation, and professional lip speaker is present, as well as a speed text operator, who transcribes the spoken word onto a projected screen.
Catchment area
Across the County of Dorset
Target group
Everyone welcome
Referral method
Anyone who is concerned about their own hearing or someone else's can contact us directly, or through a professional. We aim to help as much as possible, and all information is protected and is strictly confidential.
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.