RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) Near You service
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 |
|
Barton House Group Practice |
Fortnightly on Fridays |
1 to 3 pm |
|
Nightingale Practice |
1st Wednesday of month |
1:30 to 3:30 pm |
|
Stamford Hill Estate Community Centre, Stamford Hill, E16 6RS |
2nd Tuesday of month |
1 to 3 pm |
|
The Neaman Practice |
3rd Wednesday of month |
1 to 3 pm |
|
Well Street Surgery |
4th Tuesday of month |
1 to 3 pm |
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
Residents can self-refer, these are drop-in sessions.