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Action Deafness

Specialist services for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing communities nationwide.

'You Take Action... We Deliver'
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35,000

Hours of Care Support delivered in 2023.

5,000

Stakeholders, supporters and partners engaged in 2023.

129

Years serving Deaf communities.

110

Members of TeamAD across the UK.

Upcoming Events

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Pickleball paddle and ball alongside Action Deafness banner
UK Deaf Open Pickleball Festival 2026
Event Start Date
11 Jul 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
Event Start Time
10:00am
Event Location
Dan Maskell Tennis Centre Loughborough University Loughborough LE11 3JD
Poster Action Deafness presents Sat 11 July 2026 BSL Comedy Night UK Deaf Open Pickleball Festival Featuring Gavin Lilley The Basement, Loughborough Students Union, LE11 3TT Doors open 7pm, close at 11pm Free for Pickleballers entrants and £10 for non-players (tickets shown on entrance) Bar available; food served in the next bar Email: ADpickleball@actiondeafness.org.uk Open to all; under 18s must be with an adult Action Deafness logo UK Deaf Open Pickleball Festival logo
BSL Comedy Night | Loughborough
Event Start Date
11 Jul 2026
Event Start Time
19:00pm
Event Location
The Basement, Loughborough Students Union, Loughborough LE11 3TT
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AD at Torbay Deaf Club
Event Start Date
06 Jun 2026
Event Start Time
10:00am
Event Location
Abbey Hall, Rock Road, Torquay, TQ2 5SP
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AD at Riverside Festival Leicester
Event Start Date
06 Jun 2026
Event Start Time
12:00pm
Event Location
De Montfort University (DMU) Campus, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH

Our Services

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Interpreting
Person communicating with another person
Care and Support Services
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Hubs Connect
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Accessibility Solutions
AD 360 demo side by side
AD 360 BSL Video Support
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Equipment Referral Service

deafPLUS Services

deafPLUS is a service of Action Deafness, providing specialist support for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people.

moneyPLUS | advicePLUS | energyPLUS | wellbeingPLUS

deafPLUS Services

Action Deafness Cymru

Action Deafness Cymru / Byddardod Ymlaen Cymru is a service of Action Deafness.

Specialist support for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Communities in Wales.

Cymru | Wales

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Support Us
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Deaf Lottery UK
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Volunteer With Us

News

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ACTION DEAFNESS (AD) TO INTEGRATE GDA (GLOUCESTERSHIRE DEAF ASSOCIATION)

ACTION DEAFNESS (AD) TO INTEGRATE GDA (GLOUCESTERSHIRE DEAF ASSOCIATION)
Bank Holiday Support

Emergency contacts and accessing Action Deafness' services over the Bank Holiday weekend
Public Announcement – Action Deafness and deafPLUS Announce Formal Merger Completion

Action Deafness and deafPLUS Announce Formal Merger Completion