People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Renfrewshire Council's social work offers services for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing based at the Mile End Centre in Seedhill Road, Paisley.



They provide:

• a range of social work support services using team members familiar with Deaf Culture;
• staff fluent in the use of sign language;
• needs assessments taking into account your views and those of your carers;
• aids and adaptations to your home; and
• training and support to help you make the most of your abilities and encourage you to be independent.

Anyone who wants support and advice can contact us for an assessment of your needs. An assessment is a visit to your home from a social worker or social work assistant to identify the type of help you need and how to meet that need. We can offer the following services:

• advocacy, or acting on your behalf;
• assessment and care management;
• practical support;
• help to access sign language interpreters, electronic note-takers, lip-speakers and other communication support systems;
• help to access lip reading classes and/or training such as sign language or deaf awareness training;
• up-to-date national information on videos and DVDs made in British Sign Language; and
• access to facilities such as conference rooms and private interview rooms which are equipped with enhanced loop systems.

We work in partnership with:

• the voluntary sector in particular Deafblind Scotland, SCOD (Scottish Council on Deafness) and RNID;
• the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde;
• education and housing services; and
• other social work teams.

Regular meetings of people who are hard of hearing take place on the first Thursday of every month at 1.30pm in the Mile End Centre. Additionally we have several group meetings for ladies who use sign language, some on Wednesday evenings and some on Friday afternoons. If you require further information please contact us by:

• email: sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 847 4983
• textphone: 0141 848 7232
• fax : 0141 847 4981
• visit or write to
  Services for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  Mile End Centre
  30 Seedhill Road
  Paisley
  PA1 1SA

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