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DeafLincs Services - Supporting All Levels of Hearing Loss in Lincolnshire

DeafLincs is a county-wide charity offering support for individuals with any level of hearing loss. Our main office is in Sleaford, with operational departments catering to children, Deaf adults (BSL users), and acquired deafness. We provide a range of services, including support for children and families, BSL interpreting, personal advocacy, and equipment provision. Referrals can be made by agencies or directly by individuals. Contact us for more information on how we can help you or a loved one with hearing loss.

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DeafLincs Services - Supporting All Levels of Hearing Loss in Lincolnshire

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  1. DEAFLINCS INTRODUCTION DeafLincs is a County Wide Charity providing support for anyone with any level of hearing loss Our Main Office is in Sleaford We have a Resource Centre for Acquired Deafness in Lincoln We have 3 Operational Departments – Children’s Service, Deaf Adult Service (BSL Users) & Acquired Deafness

  2. DEAFLINCS CHILDREN’S SERVICE • Supports children & families from early diagnoses of hearing loss • Diagnoses of deafness usually within first week of birth • Initially supports communication in family, especially where there is hearing parents/siblings • Supports educational needs and development

  3. DEAFLINCS DEAF ADULT SERVICE • Supports profoundly Deaf Sign Language (BSL) Users • Provides BSL Interpreting Services • Provides Personal Support & Advocacy for such things as form filling, understanding letters and related support for official documents • Provides Personal Support for Social outlet

  4. DEAFLINCS • ACQUIRED DEAFNESS SERVICE • Supports people with acquired deafness to overcome day to day issues with hearing loss • Helps people come to terms with their recent hearing loss • Is usually aimed at hearing aid users • Provides support to Independent living • Works with many other Agencies & Organisations included Residential care, Sheltered housing, Community Support Services & Advocacy Groups

  5. DEAFLINCS • ACQUIRED DEAFNESS SERVICE (continued) • DeafLincs are contracted by LCC to provide these services • ADS service supports people throughout Lincolnshire • 83% of ADS Service Users are over 65 • 88% of ADS work is assessing & providing LCC provided environmental aids to support day to day living • Most assessment work is done in the Service Users home

  6. DEAFLINCS ACQUIRED DEAFNESS SERVICE (continued) • Information Days are held in Sheltered & Residential homes to advise groups of hearing impaired people of help available. • Equipment is provided on a free loan from LCC through Nottm Rehab Services (NRS). • Equipment, Delivery & Fitting is free for a selected catalogue range of equipment. • ADS works closely with ULH NHS Trusts Audiology Services

  7. DEAFLINCS EQUIPMENT • The following equipment is available through LCC : - • INDUCTION LOOP SYSTEMS • VIBRATING / FLASHING LIGHT SMOKE ALARM • FLASHING LIGHT PORTABLE DOORBELLS • PHONEFLASH • PERSONAL LISTENERS • INFRARED TV LISTENERS • VIBRATING PILLOW ALARM CLOCKS • ADVICE CAN BE GIVEN ON SUITABLE AMPLIFIED TELEPHONES BUT THESE ARE NOT PROVIDED FREE

  8. DEAFLINCS REFERRALS • Referrals can be made directly to Deaflincs by an Agency / Organisation (with Service Users permission) • They can also be made directly by the Service User, Relative or Carer to DeafLincs • Following Information is needed : - • SU Full Name • SU Address & Contact Telephone Number • SU Date of Birth • SU GP / Surgery Name • Brief details of the help required

  9. DEAFLINCS REFERRALS (continued) • Monday to Friday 9am – 3.30pm • DeafLincs Contact Details : - Deaflincs Annexe A, County Council Offices Eastgate, SLEAFORD. NG34 7EB Tel: 01522 554932 Fax:01522 554934 Minicom: 01522 554933 email: info@deaflincs.com WEBSITE: www.deaflincs.com

  10. DEAFLINCS STATISTICS • Population of Lincs = 640,000 (approx) • Total Deaf Population = 100,000 • BSL Users = 500 – 700 • Mild Loss = 66% • Moderate Loss = 25% • Profound Loss = 9%

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