Assistive Technology Support

Action Deafness provides assistive technology and equipment for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing people, vital in enhancing their quality of life by offering practical solutions that help with communication and make everyday living more accessible. Contact us for more information.

Bela's Story

"I struggled to follow meetings when my hearing deteriorated. I was shown different types of equipment which was excellent, and I can continue to contribute to my work place with a new lease of life"

Areas of support

  • Leicester City

  • Hereford

  • Hartlepool

  • Gloucestershire (NEW)

We can help you find the right resources. Please contact us for more information.

Assistive Technology

Assistive technology can include:

  • Alerting smoke alarms (with strobe light and vibrating pad)

  • Alerting doorbells (flashing and amplified)

  • Amplified listening devices

  • Baby monitors

  • Telephone amplifiers and equipment

  • TV listening systems

  • Vibrating alarm clocks

  • Vibrating pagers

  • Looking for something else, like carbon monoxide alarms, helpful apps, loops, bluetooth equipment, or travel alarms? We can help you find the right resources. Please get in touch to learn more.

Benefits

  • Live independently

  • Boost confidence

  • Provide reassurance

  • Improve communication

  • Increase accessibility

  • Feel empowered

Leicester City

If you live in Leicester City, you might be able to get this equipment free from Leicester City Council.

Action Deafness will install it for you.

To see if you qualify for a home visit or to learn more, please complete the referral form or use the contact details below.

In partnership with Leicester City Council.

Leicester City

Leicester City Council:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0116 454 1004

Action Deafness:

Call us in BSL with AD 360

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0116 253 3200

Hereford

If you live in Herefordshire, you might be able to get this equipment free from Herefordshire Council.

Action Deafness will install it for you.

To see if you qualify for a home visit or to learn more, please complete the referral form or use the contact details below.

In partnership with Herefordshire Council.

Our Hereford Equipment Officers offer:

  • The chance to discover and try out assistive equipment at our free drop-in sessions at our Hereford Hub every Monday, 10am-1pm. This is a great opportunity to 'try before you buy'.

  • Information and advice about Deafness and hearing loss.

  • Home visits for assessments.

Hereford

Drop-in to our Hereford Hub:

Mondays: 10am-1pm

Wednesdays: Home visits

Action Deafness, 36 Widemarsh St, Hereford HR4 9EP

Action Deafness

Call us in BSL with AD 360

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0116 253 3200

Hartlepool

If you live in Hartlepool, you might be able to get equipment.

To learn more, please complete the form or use the contact details below.

Hartlepool

Action Deafness:

Call us in BSL with AD 360

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0116 253 3200

Gloucestershire

  • Hearing aid maintenance clinics

  • Assistive equipment assessments in the home

  • Ear Health Checks and Wax Removal

Contact our team

Call us in BSL with AD 360

Visit GDA Services

Hearing aids and batteries

For NHS hearing aid repairs, batteries or replacement equipment, please contact your local Audiology Service. Information may also be available through your local council or NHS provider.

If your enquiry relates to equipment or assistive technology, please contact us and our team can help direct you to the right support.

Get in touch

Please complete the form below.

For more information, please contact us.

Call us in BSL using the AD 360 button.

Call 0116 253 3200

Leicester City - Email [email protected]

Hereford - Email [email protected]

Hartlepool - Email [email protected]

Gloucestershire - Visit GDA Services

Connect with our team

Other ways we can support you

  • Booking communication support: We can assist booking BSL interpreters, notetakers and other communication support for your events and workplaces.

  • BSL taster sessions: Gain practical British Sign Language (BSL) skills, develop basic signing, and build confidence in communicating with Deaf people.

  • AD 360 BSL video support: Need to connect with us? Now it's easy and direct in British Sign Language (BSL). Video call with us live via AD 360, without the need for an interpreter.