Useful Links For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Here are some useful contact details providing a range of support services for both professionals dealing with and people  suffering from deafness and hearing loss.

There are 534,000 people in Wales with some form of hearing loss who are at an increased risk of mental health problems including anxiety, depression and poor self-esteem.

• North Wales Deaf Mental Health Network - New specialist mental health service within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. For professional advice call 01352 750 252 making it clear it is for Deaf Mental Health Network or email bcu.deafmh@wales.nhs.uk
• Action on Hearing Loss Cymru - Information, care and support services available on 029 2033 3034 or email wales@hearingloss.org.uk. For Communication Support call 01792 324 477 or email csuneath@hearingloss.org.uk
• National Deaf Children’s Society Cymru - For support call 029 2037 3474 or email ndcswales@ndcs.org.uk
• Wales Council for Deaf People - For support call 01443 485 687 or email mail@wcdeaf.org.uk
• North Wales Deaf Association - For support call 01492 563 470 or email info@deafassociation.co.uk
• British Deaf Association Wales - For support email bda@bda.org.uk
• British Society for Mental Health and Deafness - For support email info@bsmhd.org.uk

If you have any questions or any other queries please contact our Project Manager Lesley Hills via email at lhills@rcgp.org.uk or on 029 2050 4516.