AGM - Membership reaches 630. Hearing loss of any degree can cause many difficulties for the individual concerned. Deaf people can have the same abilities, interests and aspirations anyone else, but they continually face social barriers such as communication problems, feeling lonely and isolated, having difficulties operating and coping with hearing aid and feelings of embarrassment. CDC provides support, practical help, encouragement and a wide range of services to assist people to overcome these problems. The demand for services is continually increasing and CDC is expanding the range of services available to meet these demands.
All services provided are free of charge and treated in the strictest confidence.
WHAT DOES CDC DO NHS hearing aid maintenance, supply and fitting of tubing and batteries, minor repairs and adjustments. Gives practical help, encouragement and advice on adjusting to wearing a hearing aid. Arranges further appointments with Audiology and repairs to hearing aids where necessary. Provides information, demonstration and assessment on the helpful equipment available to assist daily living. Organises classes in lip reading and basic communication skills.