Advice and support
Southampton City Council offers Sensory Services for individuals over 18 with sight, hearing, or dual sensory impairment. If you live within Southampton City limits you can request a needs assessment. To find out more visit www.southampton.gov.uk/health/seeingandhearing/| or contact:
Herbert Collins House
5 Northleigh Corner
Wide Lane
Southampton SO18 2HR
023 8083 3025 (voice)
023 8042 0298 (minicom)
023 8083 2456 (fax)
Email: sensory.services@southampton.gov.uk|
Duty workers are available from 9am to 1pm Monday-Friday and office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Hampshire County Council provides a Communication Rehabilitation Service to provide support and information about hearing loss, assistive devices and various benefits you may be entitled to. You can request an appointment with the Communication Rehabilitation Officer by contacting the Department of Audiology and Hearing Therapy at 02380 825 124
Permanent drop-in sessions are offered every Tuesday between 2 and 4pm at:
Eastleigh Information Centre
Age Concern
20 Romsey Road
Eastleigh
Informal drop-in sessions
Informal drop-in sessions are also available at the following locations:
Hythe
Hythe & Dibden Community Centre, Brinton Lane
The second Wednesday of every month between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
New Milton
Leonard Cheshire House, Old Milton Road
The second Wednesday of every month between 2:00 and 4:00 pm
Romsey
Romsey Hospital, Winchester Hill
The third Monday of every month between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Hamble / Netley
Blackhorn Health Centre, Satchell Lane
The third Wednesday of every month between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm
Applying for benefits
You can phone the national helpline for disability benefits at 08457 123456 or visit the Disability Benefits Website|.
For assistance in applying for various benefits, NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society) can provide support for families, teens or young adults up to age 25.
To find out more visit National Deaf Children's Society| or call freephone: 0808 800 8880.