DeafPlus Carer Service

deafPlus Services in Hampshire

Mobile Advisory Service (MAS)

The MAS bus provides a wide range of information on all aspects of hearing loss and has a demonstration of equipment such as amplified telephones, TV listeners, alarm clocks with a vibrating pad and many more. It goes to many venues in Hampshire every month.

For more information email [email protected]

Employment and Training Support

Support provided;

Workshops for CV preparation, job interview practice, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship and a few more.
Advice for anything related to career or employment, such as your rights in the workplace
Support in searching new employment, preparing for a job interview or planning a new career

Advice and Advocacy

Support provided;

Advice and advocacy service either at deafPLUS office or at home
Assistance for people to make their benefit claims

For an appointment contact:

deafPLUS
35-39 High Street
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1BH

Phone: 01252 316005
Mobile: 07949 994358
Facetime:[email protected]
Skype: deafplus.hampshire
Oovoo: deafplus.hampshire

Head Office:

Trinity Centre,
Key Close,
Whitechapel,
London E1 4HG

Telephone: 020 7790 6147

Email: http://www.deafplus.org/contact-us/

Website: http://www.deafplus.org

Latest

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Southampton City Council Postcodes

Southampton city Council serve postcodes SO14-SO19. For more detail please see this page.
New CareTeam app - free to the first 500 users. Sign up now to secure yours.

The CareTeam App links with smart technology around the home using sensors that monitor air temperature, humidity and movement. It aims to allow a cared-for person to remain independent at home and link up a primary carer with family, friends, neighbours, healthcare workers, social workers, care agencies.
Extending healthy ageing through smart sensors and collaboration

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New CareTeam app - free to the first 500 users. Sign up now to secure yours.

The CareTeam App links with smart technology around the home using sensors that monitor air temperature, humidity and movement. It aims to allow a cared-for person to remain independent at home and link up a primary carer with family, friends, neighbours, healthcare workers, social workers, care agencies.
Help with filling in the DLA form for your child

Where you can find support for filling out the DLA form
Sense Intervenor Service

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Parent carers of children under 18

Parent carers of children under 18 can access a combined child, parent and family assessment via JIGSAW
Guidance for Blue Badge applications for hidden disabilities

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NHS Beta digital apps library

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£10 mobile phone package for hearing impaired from EE

Customers will receive 2GB data and unlimited texts every 30 days
Families First Southampton

Families First Southampton ( in collaboration with other agencies) seek to deliver services to all fathers and men who provide care for children.
Council for Disabled Children Network 81

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Talking Photo Albums

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