Disability Support Project
Financial Support | Benefits Advice | Disability Awareness | Mental Wellbeing
Disability Support & Awareness, Advice and Guidance for Benefits, Tribunals, Applications, Form Filling, Financial Planning and Mental Wellbeing.
Not For Profit charity Ref: 1177602
Deafness or Hearing Impaired
Deafness or Hearing Impairment can affect anyone at any point in life and can be caused by an accident, infection, age or prolonged exposure to high volume noise. If you believe you may be experiencing hearing loss always consult your GP swiftly as intervention may be available to stop further deterioration.
Deafness or Hearing Impairment can take the form of a complete lack of hearing or partial loss. In either instance there are several treatments and methods available for coping, such as:
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Hearing Aids.
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Implants.
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Learning Sign Language.
Practical Help For Deaf or Hearing Impaired
As with most disabilities deafness and hearing impairment comes with costs as equipment, training and support with day to day living may be required. There are a number of benefits that can help:
Disability Support Project can help with the applications, appeals and if tribunals to make the process easier and less stressful for you.
More help with Deafness or Hearing Impairement
Your GP should give you guidance on the correct path for you or your child, but if you need any further assistance or information there are some useful links below: