National Deaf Children's Society

Expert advice, helplines, family events and online resources.

https://www.ndcs.org.uk

Sensory Support Service - Worcestershire

Supports children and young people in early years, schools and colleges.

https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/send-local-offer/sensory-support-service

SENDIASS Worcestershire

Free, confidential and impartial advice on:

• Education
• EHCPs
• School placements
• Parental rights

https://www.worcestershiresendiass.co.uk

IPSEA (National - Legal Advice)

Independent legal advice on SEND law. EHCPs and appeals.

https://www.ipsea.org.uk

Action Deafness

UK Deaf-led charity dedicated to providing specialist services and support for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Communities.

https://actiondeafness.org.uk/en

Signature

Information about accredited BSL qualifications and courses.

https://www.signature.org.uk

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Provides children's and young people's mental health services (CAMHS).

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk

(Access via GP, school or health professional)

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Provides children's and young people's mental health services (CAMHS) across Central and Southern England.

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/deaf-camhs

(Access via GP, school or health professional)

The Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Children

The Birkdale Trust provides grants to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and young people, helping with costs that may not be covered elsewhere.

Grants may support:

• Equipment
• Learning BSL
• Educational or development opportunities
• Activities that improve quality of life

https://www.birkdaltrust.org.uk

Worcestershire Audiology Services

Provides hearing assessments, monitoring, hearing aids and ongoing audiology support for children.

Accessed via GP referral or health visitor.

https://www.worcsacutte.nhs.uk/audiology

Email Worcestershire Audiology Services