Durham

Contact Information

Hub Address

Address

Durham

Please see below

Hub Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Please see below

Email Address

Email

[email protected]

Durham Hubs

Our Durham Hubs offer a welcoming space for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing people, providing information and support.

We focus on empowering individuals through confidence building, developing essential skills and improving wellbeing, with free events at various venues in County Durham.

Our Specialist Services

  • Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG):

  • Health Services

  • Benefits

  • Housing

  • Workshops and presentations

  • Family support

  • Signposting

1:1 Specialist Support More info
Sensory Support More info
Telephone and Translation Service More info
Interpreting More info
Employment Support More info

Our Hubs:

  • Bishop Auckland

  • Ferryhill Library

  • Keller Court

  • Seaham Library

  • Stanley Deaf Club

Bishop Auckland

Every Monday - Please check below for dates

10am - 1pm

Four Clocks Centre, 154a Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EH

Ferryhill Library

Every Monday - Please check below for dates

2pm - 4:30pm

Ferryhill Library, North Street, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8HX

Keller Court

Every Tuesday and Thursday - Please check below for dates

9:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 4:30pm

7 Keller Court, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8GY

Seaham Library

Please check below for dates

9:30am - 12:30pm

Seaham Library, St John's Square, Seaham, SR7 7JE

Stanley Deaf Club

Please check below for dates

5pm - 8pm

Stanley Indoor Bowls Centre, Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0HU

Meet the Durham team

Headshot: Michelle Hunter
Michelle Hunter

Durham Hubs Team Manager

Headshot: Stuart Cameron
Stuart Cameron

Enablement Officer (Durham)

Headshot: Natalie McTaggart
Natalie McTaggart

Enablement Officer (Durham)

Headshot: Garry Tague
Garry Tague

Enablement Officer (Durham)

Tom's Story

Young, Deaf Tom with learning disability and a troubled past (incarceration, drug misuse) had limited communication and support. Action Deafness' specialist 1:1 communication support during rehabilitation empowered him, leading to Deaf club participation, purpose, reduced reoffending, and improved wellbeing/independence.

Kwame's Story

Arriving in the UK from Ghana, one Deaf attendee felt isolated with limited BSL. The local Hub became a lifeline, offering BSL learning, friendships, new skills, and boosted confidence. Now a thriving community member, he even joined a local Deaf football team.

Mary's Story

Going to the hubs means I get access to information that I might otherwise miss. I get useful information from the speakers, and it helps me feel more confident.

Let's connect!

To join your local hub, or for more information, please:

Complete the enquiry form below.

Call us in BSL using the AD 360 button.

Email [email protected]

Interested in more activities and workshops in your area?

Please get in touch.

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