Information & Advice | deafPLUS
We deliver in-person information, advice and guidance services to meet the needs of our clients.Information and Advice
We provide one-to-one confidential Information & Advice services including in BSL across England. Our goal is to help D/deaf and hard of hearing people develop their independence and wellbeing.
The Information & Advice support we offer includes, but is not limited to:
- Benefits
- Housing
- Debt
- Employment
- Independent living
You can also visit our digital hub to get information in British Sign Language (BSL) video on a wide range of topics.
The Information and Advice service is offered at the following deafPLUS locations:hackney tower hamlets bromley ealing birmingham bath merton greenwich lewisham newham
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 hearing loss 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
* 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.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is delighted to recently sign a new partnership with Somerset Mobile Advisory Service! Click here for the press release.
Latest Newsletters:
MAS E-NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2022
BaNES E-NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2022
MAS Dates and Venues - August 2022
Click here for more information.
The Mobile Advisory Service - Somerset service is offered at the following deafPLUS locations:somerset