about Hearing Concern

Who are Hearing Concern?

Hearing Concern is a national charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

We are a volunteer led organisation whose main objectives are to provide advice, information and support, to promote communication access and to raise public and professional awareness of the issues associated with hearing loss.

Vision

A world in which deaf and hard of hearing people have equality of opportunity and full social inclusion.

Mission

To enable and empower deaf and hard of hearing people to participate fully in society.

What does Hearing Concern do?

Hearing Concern has developed a programme of advice, support and training. We provide:

A high quality national Helpdesk service to all deaf and hard of hearing people, their families and friends, whenever they need help or guidance on hearing loss. Call us on 08450 744 600.

Up to date information and advice to individuals, professionals and other organisations.

Access and support to a network of hard of hearing clubs and groups around the country, for people of all ages.

Campaigns to raise public awareness of the rights and needs of hard of hearing people.

Assistance to local volunteer support schemes to give training and advice in the community.

Membership services, including a free copy of our quarterly magazine, discounts on merchandise, holidays, events and an invitation to our annual conference.

The promotion of deaf awareness, clear communication and the use of lipspeakers and lipreading.

A network of Working Groups who monitor, lobby and negotiate on issues related to hearing loss.

Your support is vital

If you support our work, we hope you'll consider becoming a member, by making a donation or becoming a volunteer.