GDA Services
Action Deafness and GDA offer vital specialist services for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people in Gloucestershire designed to enhance independence.
Empowering lives in Gloucestershire
Get in touch with our team to find out more
GDA Services
CYPF (Children, Young People, and Families)
Dalmatian Pups - Deaf-led baby sensory play every Friday
One-to-one impartial advice and mentoring service for staff with lived experience
Dalmatians, 0-8 - deaf and hard of hearing children, siblings, and CODA’s activity group once a month
Parent workshops including school transitions and EHCP
NXT GEN, 9-16 – deaf and hard of hearing young people, siblings, and CODA’s activity group throughout the school holidays
Training Services
Deaf inclusion training
Deaf awareness training
BSL sessions in schools and businesses
Wellbeing
Lunch Club for BSL users – once a month
One-to-one wellbeing support
Lipreading circle – every Tuesday morning
Daytrips and celebration events
Hard of hearing club – every month
Craft Mental Wellbeing groups (in the pipeline)
Befriending
Sign&Social - BSL practice sessions – bi-weekly on a Wednesday evening
Interpreter booking and communication support
Equipment Service
Hearing aid maintenance clinics
Assistive equipment assessments in the home
Ear Health Checks and Wax Removal
GDA Children, Young People and Families Impact Report 2025-26
Building connection, confidence and belonging for deaf and hard of hearing children. Take a look at the report.
Meet the team
Caroline Trickey
Head of Finance (GDA Services)
Mary Hailes
Head of Operations (GDA Services)
Gilson Sly
Head of Partnerships and Growth (GDA Services)
Martha Avery
Head of Services (GDA Services)
Additional Services
Take a look at the services and support for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people, as well as Accessibility Solutions for businesses.
Let's connect!
For more information, please:
Complete the enquiry form on GDA website or below.
Call us in BSL using the AD 360 button.
