There is a lot of help available if you have a hearing impairment.
BID Services
BID Services is a charity which works in partnership with people with sensory impairments including deafness and hearing loss.
BID provides a range of specialist support services to help you live independently and make your own choices with the right support. They can help with:
- specialist care management assessments for people over 17 including support planning and signposting to other services
- assistive equipment, BID can help you assess equipment you can use in your home
- information and guidance on a range of topics including benefits and housing
You can find out more and contact BID Services by:
- visiting the www.bid.org.uk website
- emailing solihullsupport@bid.org.uk
- calling 0121 387 5359
Community Advice Hubs
Visiting your local Community Advice Hub could put you in contact with the best support and activities to help you live with the loss of vision. The hubs also offer support to you if you are carer.
There are two hubs in Solihull that are run in partnership with Age UK:
When things become too difficult
Solihull Council can provide care and support for people experiencing sensory loss. This includes those who are living with hearing loss and deafness.
If you are finding it very difficult to live safely at home and are concerned, you should contact BID Services.
A qualified worker will work with you, and your carer or representative if you would like, to discuss your needs and identify how to help.