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Supporting Deaf people and those with acquired hearing difficulties 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.
Learn BSL with WNDA - Courses now on - Limited spaces so book your place now!
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
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Join us for our Baby Sensory Sign and Playgroup - a family signing coffee morning group - A social, supportive group for those with Deaf babies & pre-schoolers.
Learn basic signs to better communicate with your Deaf child, meet new friends, and share your experiences of raising a Deaf child.
Let us know you're coming, or follow our Facebook page for more information...
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.
Interpter Support
Face to Face or Online interpreters can be booked for meetings or events
Language Empire - Your GP, Dentist or Optician will book interpreters for
your appointments
Intran- Hospital & health services, Mental health services, County Council & social care, Borough & District councils
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