Deaf and Hearing Support

COVID-19 (coronavirus) update

Our drop-in a Winkfield Road will be closed until further notice. If you urgently need support or advice, please contact us using the details below.

• Information about coronavirus in BSL (external link)
• Coronavirus advice videos from Public Health England in BSL

There are daily coronavirus updates from the Prime Minister that include a BSL interpreter on BBC News - Freeview channels 107 or 231, Freesat 200 or 212, Sky 503 or 877 and Virgin Media 601.

• Disability Action Haringey
• Haringey Deaf Service
• Hearing Aid Batteries
• Assessment and support at home - for people who are hard of hearing or Deaf

Disability Action Haringey - Trustees needed

Are you looking for the opportunity to give something back to the community or perhaps a new focus in your life? Disability Action Haringey can help you to feel as though you are making a difference to the lives of disabled people, by allowing you to achieve your goals and providing you with better life opportunities.

We are looking for all members of society with a lived experience of disability to join the Board of Trustees at DAH. You may be from a Black, Asian or Minority ethnic community or a younger person looking to enhance life skills. We are particularly looking for Deaf people to become trustees,

DAH is a brand-new, user-led, pan-disability organisation providing services for Deaf and disabled people living and working in Haringey.  We shall deliver services designed by and for disabled people which will provide them with better outcomes and the opportunities to live a life free from discrimination and where disabled people are valued for the contribution they make to society.

We are looking for trustees who have the skills, knowledge and willingness to work towards developing and shaping the organisation to become the voice of disabled people.

Please email your interest to hello@volunteerharingey.london

Closing date for trustee applications: 31 March 2021

Haringey Deaf Service

We offer a 1-to-1 confidential support and advice service for adults who are Deaf or hard of hearing and live in the borough of Haringey.

Our Deaf service workers use British Sign Language (BSL) and are able to help with or advise on a variety of problems or issues.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we have paused this service (see message above).

We are trialling contact using Microsoft Teams (external link). 

If you require BSL access, please invite us to, or email a request for a Microsoft Teams meeting to: deaf.service@haringey.gov.uk

Our contact details are:

• Address - with disabled access:
  Haringey Deaf Service
  Winkfield Resource Centre
  33 Winkfield Road
  Wood Green
  N22 5RP
• Tel: 020 8489 2592
• Mobile/SMS: 07814 462 159 or 07980 316 714
• Email: deaf.service@haringey.gov.uk

Also see the Winkfield Resource Centre page.

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Hearing Aid Batteries

Haringey Deaf Service do not issue NHS Hearing Aid batteries - these are provided by your health service.

If you have a NHS provided hearing aid, please contact your issuing Hospital/department.

The details of your issuing Hospital/department are on the white label on the back of your NHS Hearing Aid book.

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Assessment and support at home

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have difficulties hearing normal daily sounds; e.g. doorbell, telephone, TV and smoke alarm and similar. you may request a hearing impairment assessment at home.

The Technical Officer will carry out an assessment and identify your needs. Appropriate advice, information and equipment/adaptation will be discussed based on the needs identified.

Is there a charge for services?

• There is no charge for assessment, information and advice.
• We can supply some equipment on loan for no charge, however, supplies are limited

How do I get an assessment?

Referral can be made by anyone including yourself, a family member, friend or health care staff by contacting:

• Tel: 020 8489 1400
  Opening Hours 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
• Email: Firstresponseteam@haringey.gov.uk
• Write to:
  Integrated Access Team
  London Borough of Haringey
  2nd Floor River Park House
  225 High Road
  Wood Green
  N22 8HQ

One of our dedicated team of Community Care Officers will be pleased to assist with your enquiry.

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