Sensory Duty Drop-In Service (Hearing Support) (Link Centre)

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The Sensory Team supports people with a hearing impairment (Hard of Hearing, Deaf, Dual Sensory)

You can access support and information relating to hearing loss such as;

• Paying for support and finding a support worker to help you live independently
• Traditional packages of care links to advocates, counsellors, specialist resources, organisations and groups
• Interpreters getting involved in the community
• Advice on welfare benefits
• Assistance with education, employment or voluntary work
• Help with long and short stay residential care

Practical support like technical equipment and/or advice which could help you to:

• Know when someone is at your front door
• Be aware that your telephone is ringing
• Be aware of your smoke alarm going off
• Hear your baby cry in the night
• Hear people talk more clearly on the phone
• Hear the TV or radio

How does it work? 

If you have been referred to the Sensory Team you will undergo an assessment to identify your needs.

If you are eligible for the service , the team works with you to arrange appropriate support. Even if you do not meet the criteria you may be able to get help with equipment.

Sessions at the Link Centre for Independent Living, provides services to help disabled people live independently.

Drop in advice sessions with Technical Officers, Care Co-Ordinator and Deaf Blind development worker:

Wednesday 9am - 1pm British Sign Language users are there to help you.

Support can be given to help book interpreters.

To make a referral contact The Sensory Team Sensory.Duty@oldham.gov.uk Tel 0161 770 7777 option 3 or  0161 770 4786