RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) Near You service

RNID Near You service providing support for City and Hackney residents with hearing loss

A reminder that this service is available for City and Hackney patients providing support for residents with hearing loss. No appointment needed.

Who needs this service?

Elderly residents – the prevalence of age-related untreated hearing loss ranges from 35-94% from aged 60 years onwards.
Those who require hearing aid support such as hearing aid fitting and maintenance e.g. replacement of batteries, tubing and ear moulds providing by the audiology service or cleaning aids and advice
Accessible services for general adult population who have not yet had a hearing check, therefore preventing long-term hearing loss
Raising awareness of hearing loss and services that can provide support and information within the community

There are a number of clinics available across the borough at:

Location	Day	Time
Stamford Hill, Community Centre, Stamford Estate, London, N16 6RS	2^nd Tuesday of every month	11 am to 1 pm
Redmond Community Centre, Kayani Avenue, Woodberry Down, London, N4 2HF	2^nd Friday of every month	11 am to 1 pm
Well Street Surgery, 28 Shore Rd, E9 7TA	4^th Tuesday of every month	2.30 to 4.30 pm
Homerton Library, Homerton High St, London E9 6AS	3^rd Tuesday of every month	11 am to 1.30 pm
Navarino Mansions, Community Room, Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1LB	1^st Friday of every month	11 am to 1 pm
Hackney Central Library, 1 Reading Lane, London, E8 1GQ	4^th Wednesday of every month	11 am to 1.30 pm
Shoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton St, London, N1 6LP	2^nd Tuesday of every month	12.30 pm to 2.30 pm
The Salvation Army, Hoxton, New North Rd, London, N1 6TG	4^th Tuesday of every month	12 pm to 2 pm
Golden Lane, Community Centre, Fenn St, London, EC1Y 0DA	3^rd Wednesday of every month	1.30 to 3.30 pm

Please contact Helen Crane, Helen.Crane1@nhs.net for any management queries.

Eligibility

Inclusion

All NHS hearing aid users who need after care for their aids and patients who require information on all aspects of hearing loss, who are registered with a GP practice within the City and Hackney locality.

How to refer

Who can refer: GP, Nurse, Other, Patients can self-refer to these drop-in sessions, Self-referral available

Telephone

Self referral

Residents can self-refer, these are drop-in sessions.