Supporting Deaf people to live independent lives
Deaf Support at the WNDA Centre
WNDA Deaf Community Support Service provides support for Deaf people and BSL users in West Norfolk.
This service provides help & guidance in life areas such as:
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Booking interpreter services
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Understanding correspondence
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Work & employment concerns
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Help with living independently
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And much more...
Deaf Community Support is available by appointment only, either face-to-face or via email.
As well as offering practical assistance & advice, we also run social groups & activities specifically for BSL users of all ages, providing companionship and support to all Deaf people and those with acquired hearing loss.
Social Groups for BSL Users
Deaf Support also provides companionship through the Deaf Coffee Morning Group, which meets weekly every Tuesday between 10am - 12:30pm at The Deaf Centre.
A friendly, social group specifically for BSL users, with a jam-packed schedule of fun activities & refreshments, come along to meet with friends in a welcoming, inclusive space.
Follow our Facebook page for live updates on upcoming activities, as well as useful information to help you live your best independent life
Useful Information for the Deaf Community
Cancer support for Deaf people
Macmillan and Self Help UK are launching a new service to support Deaf people with cancer.
Providing one-on-one support, both practical and emotional, in BSL. Also providing access to peer support groups and advocacy support.
This service is available to those living with cancer, and also family members supporting a Deaf person with cancer.
Interpreter Support
Face to Face or Online interpreters can be booked for meetings or events
WNDA connects with local freelance BSL Interpreters, and holds contracts with online interpreting companies.
We cannot fund an interpreter for individuals
Language Empire - Your GP, Dentist or Optician will book interpreters for
your appointments
QEH uses Language Line -
online BSL interpreters
pick up a card from the Centre, or ask when you arrive at QEH for your appointment
If you're not sure whether we can help you, please get in touch anyway.
Even if we can't help you ourselves, we have lots of contacts and resources to point you in the right direction for help